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Dean Close School

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull, Flexi boardingAges 2-18Independent950 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

56.2/ 100
National
Academic record24
Press reputation45
Alumni87
Awards51
Prestige56
Parental signal88

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Life & activities

Sports

Swimming (25m indoor pool)Astroturf hockey/football (2 floodlit)Climbing wallGymnasiumEquestrian

Arts

DramaMusicArtDance550-seater professional theatreAmphitheatre

Extra-curricular

CCFDuke of Edinburgh AwardForest SchoolEquestrianLeiths Cookery SchoolCommunity ActionDramaMusicArtDanceAdventureSustainabilityUganda LinkClubs & ActivitiesChoristersChapel ChoirChristian UnionAlpha course

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Flexi

Pastoral care: The school places strong emphasis on pastoral care through a house system for both boarders and day pupils at all levels. The Chaplaincy is at the heart of the community, supporting the spiritual and personal well-being of pupils, staff and parents. Mental well-being is actively promoted across all schools.

Latest inspection

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