The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England/Evangelical school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.4
14.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 12–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Evangelical
Numbers
- Pupils
- 499
- Capacity
- 93%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr B J Salisbury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Close Preparatory School
Independent · 377m away
Belmont School
Academy · 752m away
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 756m away
Bettridge School
Special school · 823m away
Lakeside Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Benhall Infant School
Primary · 938m away
St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dean Close School?
Dean Close School currently has 499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dean Close School take?
Dean Close School caters for pupils aged 12 to 19.
Where is Dean Close School?
Dean Close School is in Cheltenham, GL51 6HE, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dean Close School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dean Close School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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