Hockey

Hockey has been played at Dean Close for over 100 years. In that time the School has produced Olympic Gold medalists, national winners and national players.

2018/19

U13 Boys are England Hockey In2Schools National Champions
U13 Girls are England Hockey In2Schools Runners-up
U12 Girls are Gloucestershire In2Hockey Champions
U13 Boys are IAPS National Champions
U13 Girls are IAPS Runners-up
U13 Girls are Severnside Champions

COACHES

Professional coach Gary Tredgett, who played to National league level, heads the coaching staff and is joined by Angie Pearce (England Hockey Development Officer) and Liam Brignull (an old Deacanian, who is currently in Great Britain U21s). Gary is supported in coaching the 1st XI boys’ and girls’ teams by Jon Harris and Emma Bailey, who is the Head of Girls’ games. He and Angie also support all the other coaches and teams.

GIRLS’ TEAMS

Under 13s – 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI & 5th VII
Under 11s
Under 10s
Under 9s
Under 8s

BOYS’ TEAMS

Under 13s – 1st XI, 2nd XI, 3rd XI, 4th XI & 5th XI
Under 11 – A, B, C
Under 10 – A, B, C
Under 9s 7-aside – A & B
Under 8s

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.

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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.

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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.

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