Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115796.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 436 |
| Girls | 211 |
| Boys | 225 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 64 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 0 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Dean Close School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Dean Close Airthrie | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Rowanfield Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Lakeside Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Rowanfield Infant School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Benhall Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Gloucester Road Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2017. |
Dean Close Preparatory School has 436 pupils aged 2 to 14.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.