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Dean Close St John's Catchment Area

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

Dean Close St John's is an other independent not applicable school in Chepstow, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 0-14, with 129 pupils, and a capacity of 324 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

0-14

Age range

129

Pupils

324

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Dean Close St John's Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dean Close St John's?

The catchment area for Dean Close St John's 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 St John's 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 St John's: 324 places, 40% filled: places available

Dean Close St John's has a published admission number of 324 places. 129 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 324 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 St John's: School Information

Full address
Castleford Hill, Tutshill, Chepstow, NP16 7LE
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
0-14 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
115785

Other Not applicable Schools in Chepstow

If Dean Close St John's is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chepstow are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Dean Close St John's 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 St John's

What is the catchment area for Dean Close St John's?

The catchment area for Dean Close St John's 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 St John's oversubscribed?

Dean Close St John's has a capacity of 324 places and currently has 129 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Dean Close St John's?

Admission to Dean Close St John's 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 St John's cover?

Dean Close St John's is a not applicable school in Chepstow, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 0-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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