Dean Close School
Dean Close School is an independent school in Cheltenham for pupils aged 12 to 19. It has a Church of England/Evangelical religious character. It has 488 pupils on roll.
A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 12-19 |
| Religion | Church of England/Evangelical |
| Address | Shelburne Road Cheltenham GL51 6HE |
| Phone | 01242258000 |
| Reference Number | 115797 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 488 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.94%
Girls: 44.06% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.49 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.26 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 22.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 29.1% of pupils at Dean Close 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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How many pupils does Dean Close School have?
Dean Close School has 488 pupils on roll.
What age range does Dean Close School cover?
Dean Close School for pupils aged 12 to 19.
Where is Dean Close School?
Dean Close School is at Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE.