Oaksey is a fun filled, vibrant House in the heart of Rickerby. With approximately 80 children aged from 7-13 there is never a dull moment! The House acts as a home from home and this means that we do everything to make it a place where children are safe to be themselves. Our mascot is the penguin! This may seem an odd choice but it came about after watching Emperor penguins shielding their friends from the Antarctic blasts. It is our hope that ‘Oakseyites’ will be there for their friends not only when things are going well but also when times are tough and that the whole House will work as a team.
Oaksey (Mixed Day House)
Pre-Preparatory (2-7)
Pre-Preparatory (2-7)
Dean Close Pre-Preparatory School, fondly known as the ‘Squirrels’, is set in the beautiful grounds of Dean Close School, in a modern, purpose-built building. We have excellent facilities and resources and also benefit from being able to share in the outstanding Preparatory and Senior School facilities on site. We understand that a child’s first experience of school is a vital step in their learning journey, developing the knowledge, skills and self-confidence which lay the foundations for their lives.
Preparatory School (7-13)
Preparatory School (7-13)
Dean Close Preparatory School is a co-educational day and boarding school for children age 7 – 13. The school is set in 50 acres of private land near the centre of Cheltenham. With 310 pupils, the Preparatory School is small enough to allow everyone to know one another and get fully involved in the life of the School.
Senior (13-18)
Senior (13-18)
Set in 50 beautiful acres, Dean Close is a long-standing co-educational day and boarding school for 13-18 year olds, where visitors regularly comment on the atmosphere, saying how warm and friendly they find it.
