# Dean Close Preparatory School

Dean Close Preparatory School is a independent school in Cheltenham, for pupils aged 2 to 14.

It had 436 pupils at the school census in January 2026.

Independent school. Code E115796. [Cheltenham](https://openindex.co.uk/cheltenham)

- Phase: Independent
- Type: Other independent school
- Ages: 2 to 14
- Pupils: 436
- Council: Cheltenham
- URN: 115796

## Latest Ofsted outcome

Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file
Edition: Latest inspections as at 30 September 2026
Outcomes as Ofsted published them. Report cards (from November 2025) give no overall grade, and grades under different frameworks cannot be compared.

The Department for Education publishes no KS2 or KS4 results for this school.

## Schools nearby

Distances are in a straight line. Admissions and catchments are set by councils and schools.

- [Dean Close School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dean-close-school-e115797): 380 m. Independent. Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file
- [Belmont School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/belmont-school-e147577): 720 m. Special. Standards maintained, February 2025
- [Bettridge School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/bettridge-school-e115821): 760 m. Special. School remains Good, November 2022
- [Dean Close Airthrie](https://openindex.co.uk/school/dean-close-airthrie-e115799): 790 m. Independent. Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file
- [Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre](https://openindex.co.uk/school/cheltenham-bournside-school-and-sixth-form-centre-e136725): 820 m. Secondary. Good (overall), September 2022. Attainment 8 of 49.6 (2025/26, provisional)
- [Christ Church CofE Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/christ-church-cofe-primary-school-e138940): 980 m. Primary. Outstanding (overall), December 2023. 69% met the expected standard at KS2 (2024/25)

## Sources and further information

- [Schools: methods, licences and inspection sources](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/schools)
- [Get Information about Schools](https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/115796)
- [Ofsted reports](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/115796)

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