Dean Close St John's
URN: 115785 • Chepstow NP16 7LE
Overview
- Name
- Dean Close St John's
- URN
- 115785
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Thomas Rainer (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 01291622045
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Castleford Hill, Chepstow NP16 7LE
Summary
Dean Close St John's is an independent co-educational school located in Chepstow, Gloucestershire, catering to children aged 3 to 13. The school is set in a picturesque environment overlooking Chepstow Castle and the River Wye, providing a unique backdrop for learning. With a strong emphasis on fostering independence, the school encourages exploration both inside and outside the classroom, focusing on holistic development alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at Dean Close St John's integrates five key skills—critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, compassion, and communication—preparing pupils for future challenges. The school prides itself on its family-feel atmosphere, with small class sizes ensuring that each child receives individual attention and support. Exceptional pastoral care is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, helping to nurture well-rounded individuals.
Dean Close St John's also offers flexible wraparound care and a daily bus service, making it accessible for families. As part of the Dean Close Foundation, the school provides additional opportunities and resources, fostering a strong sense of community and shared values among its pupils.
The curriculum at Dean Close St John's integrates five key skills—critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, compassion, and communication—preparing pupils for future challenges. The school prides itself on its family-feel atmosphere, with small class sizes ensuring that each child receives individual attention and support. Exceptional pastoral care is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, helping to nurture well-rounded individuals.
Dean Close St John's also offers flexible wraparound care and a daily bus service, making it accessible for families. As part of the Dean Close Foundation, the school provides additional opportunities and resources, fostering a strong sense of community and shared values among its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service (37.5)
- Thornwell Primary School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 0 - 14
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 324
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1944-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 68 | 61 | 324 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 126 | 68 | 58 | 324 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 129 | 70 | 59 | 324 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 129 | 70 | 59 | 324 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 156 | 83 | 73 | 324 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 166 | 89 | 77 | 324 | 0.00 |
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