How many pupils does Dean Close School have?

Dean Close School has 499 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dean Close School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dean Close School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Dean Close School?

Dean Close School is located at Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE.

Dean Close School

Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

5.7

Attainment 8

12–19

Ages

499

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Dean Close School

Dean Close School is an independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 12–19. It has 499 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England/Evangelical religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.7 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 12–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 499 / 535 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England/Evangelical

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

26.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

96 students

22.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE
Phone: 01242258000
Headteacher: A E Harber

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dean Close School?: Dean Close School is an independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 12–19.
How many pupils does Dean Close School have?: Dean Close School has 499 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Dean Close School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dean Close School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Dean Close School?: Dean Close School is located at Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE.

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