Dean Close Preparatory School
Dean Close Preparatory School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, educating pupils aged 7 - 13 and founded in 1886. Boarding fees are £9,670 - £13,735 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 13
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Dean Close Preparatory
The story, ethos and character of Dean Close Preparatory.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Paddy Moss
Dean Close Preparatory School is a flourishing co-educational school which occupies the same campus as Dean Close School and is, therefore, able to share the outstanding facilities. The School is renowned for its family feel and warm welcoming atmosphere, with both staff and children happily enjoying being part of the School.
There are three elegant Georgian boarding houses, one for girls, one for boys and one mixed junior house for younger children age 7-10. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and to Cheltenham Spa town, there is plenty for boarders to do. An active weekend programme keeps them busy with visits to the zoo, activity centres, picnics, bowling and much more.
Excellent facilities pupils on their educational journey.
In 2013 a brand new £4.5 million building was built at the Preparatory School housing a 330 seat theatre, 12 individual practice rooms, classrooms and IT suite. The main games for boys are rugby, hockey and cricket, and for girls, hockey, netball, cricket and tennis.
Swimming, athletics and cross-country running are also taught and use is made of the School's covered playing area. Golf and horse riding are available nearby. What the school is known for? Dean Close Preparatory School offers the finest all-round education, outstanding pastoral care and excels across all sport disciplines, in particular hockey.
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