Dean Close Preparatory School
Dean Close Preparatory School is an independent school in Cheltenham for pupils aged 2 to 14. It has a Church of England/Evangelical religious character. It has 436 pupils on roll.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-14 |
| Religion | Church of England/Evangelical |
| Address | Lansdown Road Cheltenham GL51 6QS |
| Reference Number | 115796 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 436 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.61%
Girls: 48.39% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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In 2025–26, 14.7% of pupils at Dean Close Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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0.51 miles |
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How many pupils does Dean Close Preparatory School have?
Dean Close Preparatory School has 436 pupils on roll.
What age range does Dean Close Preparatory School cover?
Dean Close Preparatory School for pupils aged 2 to 14.
Where is Dean Close Preparatory School?
Dean Close Preparatory School is at Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QS.