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Dene Magna School
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Dene Magna School
- Secondary
- Mitcheldean GL17 0DU
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make rapid progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students' behaviour is exemplary and they flourish in a supportive environment.
Qualifications and Training: Strong subject knowledge and Post-graduate teaching degrees are common.
Current Educational Practices: High expectations with robust appraisals ensuring updated practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Excellent relationships with students; challenges in written presentation in Key Stage 4.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have regular surveys and meetings for feedback.
Communication: Regular surveys and Parent View surveys ensure effective communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very pleased with their children's progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Clear direction and leadership address conflicts effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Rigorous reviews lead to focused actions for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective steps ensure students understand their role against bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Provision for welfare and safety is outstanding.
Extracurricular Offerings: A very good range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities complement academic responsibilities effectively.
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Dene Magna School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1022 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in Dene Magna School. As long as I'm the headteacher of our outstanding school, I feel honoured and proud. We collaborate with our neighbourhood and are aware that encouraging goals and the pursuit of dreams is not always easy. We acknowledge that everyone has a unique journey and we actively listen, challenge, and support one another. The pursuit of our mission is supported by a sincere relationship between students, staff, and parents/caregivers. Along with our house structure, a good dose of fun, and a constant focus on quality teaching and learning, we are confident that our community will continue to thrive.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 1.30% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 45% | 34.75% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 48.12% | 42.99% |
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 | 40% | 20.78% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.49% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 15.22% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 3.11 | 2.82 |
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% | 87.92% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 132 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.96% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 24.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 39.88% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.44% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.63% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 42% | 38.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 50.3% | 45.26% |
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 | 36% | 21.7% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 14.13% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 17.79% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 3.32 | 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% | 93.07% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 87.76% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 30.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 42.57% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.17% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.87% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.72% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.65% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.16 | 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 | 47.8 | 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% 4 | 35.72% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 50.93% | 43.34% |
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 | 42% | 26.21% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 13.95% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 19.54% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.32 | 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 | 99% | 95.1% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 86.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 26.31% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 46.21% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.9% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 5.03% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.21% | 2.76% |
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 | 0.23 | 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 | 48.6 | 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% 8 | 37.51% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 52.32% | 42.58% |
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 | 45% | 26.95% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 3 | 15.36% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 9 | 20.29% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 3.36 | 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% | 85.7% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 73.68% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 22.7% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 44.73% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.85% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.55% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.6% | 2.06% |
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 | 0.08 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 40% | 37.33% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 52.02% | 43.04% |
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 | 35% | 28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 18.44% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 19.85% | 16.23% |
| 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 | 94% | 89.56% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 58.87% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 28.46% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 45.67% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.62% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.18% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.23% | 2.46% |
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 | 25.59 | 30.9 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.61 | 31.28 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.30% | 15.04% | 13.64% |
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 | 60 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 53.62% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 28.38% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 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 | 23.05 | 37.31 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.12 | 34.79 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.5% | 20.38% | 17.69% |
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 | - | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.75% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.64% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.64% | 10.7% |
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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 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 Dene Magna School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
