Dean Close Airthrie

URN: 115799 • CHELTENHAM GL50 2NY

Overview

Name
Dean Close Airthrie
URN
115799
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
39.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jason Dobbie (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
441242512837
Website
Visit
Address
27-29 Christchurch Road, CHELTENHAM GL50 2NY

Summary

Dean Close Airthrie is a small independent school located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Reception to Year 6. With a current enrolment of 56 students and a capacity of 153, the school emphasizes personalised education through small class sizes, allowing teachers to provide individual attention and support. The school’s ethos revolves around love, contribution, and courage, fostering a nurturing environment where each child can thrive academically and personally.

The unique BEAR (Bespoke Educational Airthrie Roadmap) programme tailors learning experiences to each child's needs, focusing on their academic, therapeutic, and personal development goals. The curriculum incorporates essential skills for future success, including critical thinking, creativity, and communication, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

Dean Close Airthrie prides itself on its close-knit community, where strong relationships between staff and pupils create a warm and friendly atmosphere. The school encourages collaboration and friendship, making it a supportive environment for children to explore their interests and develop confidence as they grow.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
153
Pupils
56
Boys
26
Girls
30
FSM %
Open date
1957-10-22
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 56 26 30 153
2024-09-11 67 32 35 153
2023-09-11 101 54 47 153 0.00
2022-09-11 101 54 47 153 0.00
2021-09-11 105 52 53 153 0.00
2020-09-11 100 48 52 153 0.00

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