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Denmark Road High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Denmark Road High School
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Denmark Road High School
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- Gloucester GL1 3JN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils work hard, strive for and achieve success
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display high levels of self-control and composure in lessons
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use training to develop a culture of vigilance among staff
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use assessment effectively; some challenges in supporting SEND pupils
Communication: Leaders ensure clear communication channels about safeguarding
Parent Satisfaction: Survey responses indicate parents are mostly satisfied
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support pupils facing emotional challenges and address discriminatory behavior
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders promote personal development and encourage diverse views
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel safe and have confidence in staff dealing with bullying
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Wellbeing Centre provides supportive pastoral care
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of sporting, creative, technical, cultural, and spiritual activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils learn about balancing study and leisure activity
Career Counselling Services: 'Learning for Life' programme includes careers education
Preparation for Sixth Form: Meets the requirements of the Baker Clause for career education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders working on clearer support tiers; supportive teaching for most SEND pupils
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Denmark Road High School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 974 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Denmark Road High School.
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The family feeling is something you must truly feel because words cannot adequately describe who and what we are.
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In the high school in Denmark Road, we behave honourably.
We are aware that we are putting your daughters and sons in a position to seize more possibilities and overcome more difficult obstacles than ever before.
They are the doctors, attorneys, and businesspeople of the future鈥攐ur leaders.
We are aware that when our young people leave us, they will have lived less than a quarter of their life and attended school for less than 20% of that time.
Excellence is attained at Denmark Road High School via reactivity.
We are developing individuals with character and self-assurance who are totally capable of accomplishing great things.
With 70% of all GCSE results obtained at Denmark Road High School being 9鈥�7 or A*/A, the school is rated 53rd out of all state schools in the UK. The Real Schools Guide has named us the top secondary school in Gloucestershire for the second consecutive year.
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Therefore, I have been given the impossible responsibility of giving you a written description of our school. When you come to our school, you'll realise my situation.
The family feeling is something you must truly feel because words cannot adequately describe who and what we are.
What I can express is what we stand for and what we believe in.
In the high school in Denmark Road, we behave honourably.
We are aware that we are putting your daughters and sons in a position to seize more possibilities and overcome more difficult obstacles than ever before.
They are the doctors, attorneys, and businesspeople of the future鈥攐ur leaders.
We are aware that when our young people leave us, they will have lived less than a quarter of their life and attended school for less than 20% of that time.
Excellence is attained at Denmark Road High School via reactivity.
We are developing individuals with character and self-assurance who are totally capable of accomplishing great things.
With 70% of all GCSE results obtained at Denmark Road High School being 9鈥�7 or A*/A, the school is rated 53rd out of all state schools in the UK. The Real Schools Guide has named us the top secondary school in Gloucestershire for the second consecutive year.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 25.90% | - | - |
| 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 | 1.04 | 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 | 76.4 | 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 | 98% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 48.04% | 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 | 76% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.03 | 3.11 | 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 | 98% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.57% | 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 | 0.58 | 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 | 76 | 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 | 96% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 49.98% | 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 | 72% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 67% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 71% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.14 | 3.31 | 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 | 100% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.56% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | 0.9 | 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 | 75.9 | 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 | 95% | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 50.75% | 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 | 90% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 78% 6 | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 84% 9 | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.27 | 3.32 | 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 | 100% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.11% | 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 | 0.78 | 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 | 73.5 | 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 | 95% 2 | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 52.02% | 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 | 95% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 84% 9 | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% 2 | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.21 | 3.35 | 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 | 98% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 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 | 0.9 | 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 | 75.4 | 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 | 97% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 51.78% | 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 | 99% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 93% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 95% | 19.85% | 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 | 100% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.11% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.03 | 30.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.99 | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.90% | 15.04% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 93 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 53.62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.97% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.71 | 37.31 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.6 | 34.79 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.1% | 20.38% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 52.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 26.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.97 1 | 32.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.14 3 | 32.52 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.5% | 16.01% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 85 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 25.96% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.56% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.11 4 | 32.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.86 3 | 32.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.4% | 16.13% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 39.96% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 22.68% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.3 | 31.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.73 | 33.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 15.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 39.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.84% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 23.84% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.16% | 4.23% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Denmark Road High School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
