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Dean Close School

Independent

Dean Close School

Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE

Other independent school
Church of England/Evangelical
Pupils
499
Ages
12-19
Attainment 8
29.3

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
47.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.64
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.43
A*-A Grades
35.1%
A*-B Grades
60.4%
AAB+ %
22.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 98 students entered

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About Dean Close School

Dean Close School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.3. The school has around 499 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Dean Close School

What are Dean Close School's latest exam results?
Dean Close School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dean Close School located?
Dean Close School is a secondary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL51 6HE).
How many pupils attend Dean Close School?
Dean Close School has around 499 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dean Close School with other schools?
View Dean Close School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gloucestershire.