Senior School

WHY CHOOSE DEAN CLOSE?

Unrivalled pastoral care - supporting every child every day
With award-winning initiatives, a dedicated Pastoral Hub, and full-time specialists, we nurture resilience, confidence, and well-being at every stage.
A close-knit community where every pupil is celebrated
With 500 pupils, Dean Close combines big-school ambition with small-school warmth, where every child is known and their talents nurtured.
Learning without limits - innovation and opportunity beyond the classroom
Whether mastering technology, excelling in the arts or developing leadership skills, pupils are equipped for their future in a forward-thinking way.
Boarding that feels like a family
Dean Close is more than a school—it’s a home. With a full weekend programme and rich house traditions, boarding is a transformative experience for life.
Sixth Form - a launchpad for the future
More than academics, with the NEXUS programme, career development, leadership training, adventure sports, financial literacy and mentorship, equipping pupils for the future with confidence and ambition.

Welcome from the Head of School

Thirteen years on and I am now exceedingly proud to be the Head of this great school. What I have learned from being here is that whilst Dean Close can boast of its endless array of sporting facilities, purpose built theatre, music and art schools, its chapel, beautiful buildings and grounds and excellent results, it is the grounded, responsible and well-rounded young people it sends out into the world that give us the most credit.

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