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Denbigh High School
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- Luton LU3 1HE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make considerable progress in their learning, free of interruptions to lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils treat each other and adults with respect and behave very well.
Qualifications and Training: The trust provides useful training, which improves the quality of teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Staff and leaders work together and improve their practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff, including early career teachers, say that they are well supported with their well-being and workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage with school through various channels, including Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Governors work closely with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with any incidents robustly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders constantly seek ways of improving the school further.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is very little bullying and leaders deal with any incidents robustly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe at this school. They know about potential dangers.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a huge range of well-attended and inclusive extra-curricular clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils commit themselves to success in and out of lessons.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is comprehensive; pupils meet a wide range of employers and do work experience.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The curriculum is highly ambitious for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
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About Us
Denbigh High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1119 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 98% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 34.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 49.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 39.44% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 11.72% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 18.33% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 3.12 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 218 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 23.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 73% | 46.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 8.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.42% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 38.94% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 52.24% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 36.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 13.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% | 20.71% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 210 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 92.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 24.83% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 12.67% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 78% | 47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 8.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.92% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 4 | 28.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 6 | 44.67% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 29.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 1 | 9.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 3 | 13.87% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 185 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 24.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 8.45% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 83% | 49% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.36% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.18% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 2 | 31.87% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 6 | 49.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 28.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 4 | 9% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 2 | 13.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 3.16 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 184 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.27% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 21.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 72% | 47.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 30.36% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 49.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 12.27% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 14% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 189 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 76% | 44.89% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.78% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.67% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Denbigh High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1