Dean Close St John's
Chepstow, Gloucestershire, South West · NP16 7LE
A small prep school for boys and girls aged 4 to 13, Dean Close St John's pairs a strikingly low pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven to one with full boarding provision. With just 129 pupils on roll, classes are intimate and pupils are well known to their teachers. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education and personal development, while compliance requirements were fully met. The school sits in Chepstow, Gloucestershire, in the South West.
129
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£21,000
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 129
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7
- Location
- Chepstow, Gloucestershire, South West
- Website
- https://www.deanclosestjohns.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01291 622045
Headteacher
Head Tom Rainer
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Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the quality of education "excellent", and the generous staffing ratio of roughly seven pupils per teacher allows for close attention through the prep years. Around 14 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting individual needs are identified and addressed within a small setting. Academic scholarships are offered alongside awards for sport and art.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.95%
- EHC plans
- 0.78%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in sport and art point to genuine strengths beyond the classroom, and the school's full boarding provision lends itself to a busy life outside lessons. The ISI's top mark for personal development reflects a rounded approach to pupil wellbeing and character.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No phones permitted in school
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £9,900 - £21,000
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £25,500
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Up to 100 per cent in very few cases
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 June 2023
The last word
A close-knit prep school where small numbers and excellent inspection results go hand in hand, with boarding and generous bursaries that can reach 100 per cent in rare cases.
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Dean Close St John's 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Dean Close St John's located?
Dean Close St John's is located at Tutshill, Chepstow, Chepstow, NP16 7LE.
What type of school is Dean Close St John's?
Dean Close St John's is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Dean Close St John's?
Dean Close St John's has approximately 129 pupils on roll.
What is Dean Close St John's's inspection rating?
Dean Close St John's is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.