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
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.
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.
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- Careers (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service (72.7)
- Belmont School (64.5)
- Battledown Centre for Children and Families (60.9)
- University of Gloucestershire (58.7)
- Bettridge School (55.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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