Dean Close Preparatory School vs Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham
Overview
Phase
Independent
Secondary
Type
Other independent school
Academy converter
Age Range
2–14
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Church of England/Evangelical
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
436
1846
Capacity
510
1958
Occupancy
85%
94%
FSM %
-
23.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
-
Sep 2022
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
49.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
46.9%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
B-
Points Per Entry
-
35.2
Best 3 A-Levels
-
B-
AAB+ %
-
8%
Value Added
-
Above average
A-Level Students
-
165
Retention
-
98%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
9%
Degree course
-
58%
Any L4+ destination
-
59%
Apprenticeships
-
2%
Cohort size
-
120
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Business Studies (102)
Business Studies:Single (84)
Psychology (72)
Mathematics (70)
Religious Studies (68)
Psychology (56)
History (50)
Religious Studies (48)