Dean Close School

Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE

Independent school for ages 12–19 in Cheltenham. Mixed intake, Church of England/Evangelical.

Dean Close School is an independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, for boys and girls aged 12 to 19. It has a Church of England/Evangelical character, boarding provision, a sixth form and special classes.

Its ISI inspection in February 2024 found standards and safeguarding standards met. The

A-level average grade is B, and 22.9% achieved AAB or better in two or more facilitating subjects. At GCSE, Attainment 8 was 29.4.

Ages 12–19 · Secondary age

499 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Gloucestershire’s deadlines and how to apply →