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Dean Close Airthrie Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dean Close Airthrie is an other independent not applicable school in CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 153 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

56

Pupils

153

Capacity

37%

Fill rate

Dean Close Airthrie Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dean Close Airthrie?

The catchment area for Dean Close Airthrie is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Dean Close Airthrie is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Dean Close Airthrie: 153 places, 37% filled: places available

Dean Close Airthrie has a published admission number of 153 places. 56 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 37%. At 37% full, the school currently has headroom below its 153 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Gloucestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Dean Close Airthrie: School Information

Full address
27-29 Christchurch Road, CHELTENHAM, GL50 2NY
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
115799

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Dean Close Airthrie by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dean Close Airthrie

What is the catchment area for Dean Close Airthrie?

The catchment area for Dean Close Airthrie is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Dean Close Airthrie oversubscribed?

Dean Close Airthrie has a capacity of 153 places and currently has 56 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Dean Close Airthrie?

Admission to Dean Close Airthrie is managed by Gloucestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Dean Close Airthrie cover?

Dean Close Airthrie is a not applicable school in CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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