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Why choose St John's?

Choosing Dean Close St John’s for your child is about more than just providing an education—it’s about giving them the gift of freedom and exploration in their learning journey.

At St John’s, we foster independence, encouraging children to discover what learning means to them both inside and outside the classroom. By choosing us, you are giving your child the opportunity to have their creativity and passions nurtured, inspiring them to live with curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Rooted in Christian values, we emphasise kindness in every situation. Our aim is to prepare children to step into the wider world as confident learners, faithful friends, and compassionate leaders.

At Dean Close St John’s, education is not just about academics—it’s about shaping well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact on the world.

Alongside this approach, here are some further reasons why parents choose Dean Close St John’s School:

  • We are a close-knit, family-orientated school with excellent pastoral support
  • Small class sizes mean every child is well known and supported
  • Flexible and able to work around each child's needs 
  • Inclusive – we encourage every child to participate in their engagement with academic learning and extra-curricular activities
  • Excellent wraparound care as part of the school day from 7.30am to 5.50pm
  • Bus routes for daily school pick-up and drop-off, serviced by our own mini buses and operated by reliable, experienced DCSJ drivers.
  • Flexi Boarding options with 1, 2, 3 or 4 night packages, available for ad-hoc or regular bookings 
  • Scholarships can continue to Dean Close School, Cheltenham
  • A unique location - beautiful and historic, close to the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean, nestling on the border of England and Wales with Bristol (25 minutes) Cardiff (42 minutes), Newport (30 mins) and Monmouth (35 minutes)  on the doorstep, with school buses servicing these areas
  • Forest Adventures - we are a school that values childhood with a focus on being outdoors and exploration

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