- Location
- Cheltenham
- Age range
- 2–14
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Dean Close Preparatory
Schoolscout directory record ·
Dean Close Preparatory offers a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a strong emphasis on holistic...
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With around 150 pupils in the Pre-Prep (ages 2-7), 300 pupils in the Prep (ages 7-13) and 500 in Dean Close School (ages 13-18), our size allows everyone to know one another and each child to feel valued and to get fully involved in the life of their School, whilst also being big enough to have a strong Boarding community (from Year 3), vibrant and exciting creative arts, impressive academic results and great sports achievements across all ages.
Visitors to Dean Close comment on our warm and friendly atmosphere; we believe that this positive environment is attributed directly to the values and ethos of the School.
Dean Close Foundation is a Registered Charity, number 1086829. It exists to provide quality education for children aged 0 to 18.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1886 — 140 year tradition
- Day and boarding places available
- Church of England foundation
- Strong in Drama, Sport, Outdoor
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep
- Age range
- 2–14
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr P J Moss
- Religious ethos
- Church of England
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Drama
- Sport
- Outdoor
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
Supporting school records
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- Founded
- 1886
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options not indicated in this record; availability unconfirmed.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 446
- Boys
- 231 · 51.79%
- Girls
- 215 · 48.21%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 90 · 20.18%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 0 · 0%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £5,515.2 – £9,505.2 |
| Boarding | £9,775.2 – £12,510 |
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What type of school is Dean Close Preparatory?
Dean Close Preparatory is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 2 to 14, located near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. The school offers education from Nursery through to Prep.
How do I apply to Dean Close Preparatory?
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Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points.
What are the fees at Dean Close Preparatory?
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Fees at Dean Close Preparatory are approximately £5,515–£12,510 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included.
Is Dean Close Preparatory a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Dean Close Preparatory can attend as day and boarding.
Is Dean Close Preparatory selective?
Admissions to Dean Close Preparatory may include assessments and interviews where applicable.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Lansdown Road
- Town / locality
- Cheltenham
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Region
- South West
- Postcode
- GL51 6QS
- Country
- United Kingdom
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