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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School

14 Ipswich Road, Norwich
"Verbum Dei Lucerna("God's word, a guiding light")"
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Ages2 – 14

Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is an international school in Norwich, United Kingdom. Founded in 1886. It serves 431 students for students aged 2–14.

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Location & Getting There

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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1886
Year Founded
431
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Bursaries Available
CCF Programme
Duke of Edinburgh

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.

Key facts

Founded
1886
Ages
2–14 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
431
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Dean Close School is a fee-charging co-educational English private boarding and day school (for pupils aged 3–18) located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The school opened in 1886 as the 79th public school in the Victorian period, and is divided into pre-prep, preparatory and senior schools located on separate but adjacent sites outside Cheltenham town centre, occupying the largest single private area of land within the town, at some 50 acres.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Admissions Details

Application Deadline
Rolling admissions, no fixed deadline. Mid-year entries accepted.

Boarding Life

Boarding Type
Day school only

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
214

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School directly for current fee information.