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Denbigh School
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- Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Broadly speaking, the progress of current pupils is strong, and in some subjects it is very strong.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Around the school, pupils behave very well and have good relationships with their peers and teachers.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers make good use of their strong subject knowledge to engage pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching, learning and assessment are generally effective and, in some areas, such as mathematics, are impressive.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching does not always enable disadvantaged pupils to catch up with their peers or most-able pupils to fulfil their potential.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils benefit from the extra-curricular and leadership opportunities which the school provides.
Communication: Governors hold leaders to account effectively through sharp and incisive questioning.
Parent Satisfaction: The headteacher, leaders, and governors have created a positive culture in the school. Staff and pupils praise the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Heads of house play a pivotal role in overcoming any barriers to success.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Substantial changes and new approaches are beginning to have a positive impact on pupils’ learning and progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say they feel safe, and staff know pupils well. There is a strong sense of harmony and order in the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The heads of house are particularly attuned to the signs that pupils may be being groomed to join criminal gangs and monitor this carefully.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and trips, many of which are linked to curriculum subjects.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: These activities provide pupils with a wealth of knowledge and understanding about different places, people and ideas.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils value the personal careers advice they receive and the chance to meet employers at the annual careers fair.
Preparation for Sixth Form: A large majority of Year 11 pupils choose the school sixth form, which provides effective support for students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a highly developed understanding of how best to support pupils who have a range of additional needs.
Subjects Offered: The breadth of GCSE subjects on offer outside of the EBacc is impressive and enables pupils to pursue their interests.
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Denbigh School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1761 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 98% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.00% | 35.00% | 12.80% |
| 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 54.0 | 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 | 63% | 27.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 40.43% | 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 | 51% | 20.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 6.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 10.7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.04 | 2.42 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 97% | 93.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 25.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 36.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 25.88% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.44% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 54 | 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% | 24.3% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 35.39% | 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 | 53% | 17.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 7.7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 10.61% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.09 | 2.27 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 93.44% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 177 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.13% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 25.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 37.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 26.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.38% | 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 61% 1 | 26.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 2 | 40.37% | 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 | 64% | 24.95% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 2 | 8.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 6 | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 92% | 93.8% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 154 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 89.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 39.4% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 26.87% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.87% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 60% 4 | 25.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 2 | 37.42% | 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 | 73% | 22.84% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 7 | 8.21% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 4 | 11.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.26 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 93% | 87.07% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 19.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.73% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 53.9 | 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 | 56% | 31.81% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 47% | 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 | 62% | 31.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 15.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 79.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 152 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 53.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.47% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 40.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.73% | 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 | 29.6 | 26.68 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.49 | 27.69 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.00% | 10.82% | 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 | 207 | 207 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 60.82% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8% | 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 | 35.64 | 27.91 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.38 | 28.73 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.0% | 11.36% | 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 | 254 | 222 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 62.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.58% | 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 | 30.13 | 26.5 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.93 1 | 25.41 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.5% | 7.72% | 13.07% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 189 | 236 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 58.64% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 23.45% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.36% | 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 | 30.51 | 25.72 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.16 | 23.04 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.6% | 7.78% | 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 | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 25.27% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.36% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.55% | 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 | 30.51 | 25.82 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.86 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.5% | 8.39% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 37.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.64% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 22% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.27% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Denbigh School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1