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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff use research to refine curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong support for career starters; some variability in meeting SEND needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Extensive extracurricular programme available.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for opinions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees hold leaders accountable robustly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School needs more consistent assessment methods.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral provision.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of trips and clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Evolving personal development for sixth formers.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education from Year 7-13 is valued by pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Needs more depth in sixth-form activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Clear expectations, but some inconsistency in meeting needs.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a rich range of subjects.
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Denefield School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.

It has 1120 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

100.00% 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
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.3 15.1 16
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 56% 48% 48%
Grade 5 or above A Level 7.50% - 10.40%
Day Fees - - -
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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 0.44 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 56% 25.71% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 38.24% 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 34% 24.05% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 10.29% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 28% 15.48% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.47 2.9 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 94% 95.58% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 186 138 144
Pupils staying in education 82% 88.08% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 25% 19.5% 32.73%
School sixth forms 44% 42.25% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 12% 2.92% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 23.67% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 3.08% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 4.33% 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 0.1 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 53.6 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 54% 30.9% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 42.5% 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 38% 20.7% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 24% 11.8% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 32% 15.6% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.64 3.09 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 97% 96.83% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 193 143 141
Pupils staying in education 89% 93.33% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 19.58% 34.03%
School sixth forms 53% 46.42% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 12% 4.42% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 22.92% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.75% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 1.75% 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 -0.27 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 44.2 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 36% 8 24.24% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 14 35.29% 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 45% 25.1% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 1 11.14% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 2 16.52% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.71 2.7 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% 96.27% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 164 135 135
Pupils staying in education 92% 86.55% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 20.91% 33.25%
School sixth forms 57% 39% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 2% 2.73% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 23.91% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.09% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 5.91% 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 0.02 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 44% 6 24.05% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 5 35.85% 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 46% 22.55% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 3 11.75% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 5 15.75% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.18 2.62 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 90% 85.36% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 149 139 140
Pupils staying in education 81% 68.45% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 31% 18.45% 28.31%
School sixth forms 44% 37.45% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.18% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 9.09% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 3.09% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.27% 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 0.17 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 46.2 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 38% 23.21% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 33.42% 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 41% 23.32% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 21% 13.79% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 26% 15.05% 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 96% 97% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 162 147 145
Pupils staying in education 90% 75.6% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 21.7% 30.58%
School sixth forms 52% 42.5% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 2.3% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 25.8% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.5% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 2.4% 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 31.44 30.84 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.5 30.84 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 7.50% 13.61% 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 90 134 201
Students staying in education 43% 49.56% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 7.11% 6.08%
Students entering employment 36% 30.67% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 9.89% 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 34.36 35.84 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.61 36.28 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 8.8% 19.52% 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 98 140 248
Students staying in education 39% 50% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 5.22% 5%
Students entering employment 41% 30.33% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 13% 10.78% 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 26.86 2 31.16 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.24 3 31.87 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 4.8% 16.82% 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 82 158 232
Students staying in education 41% 47.38% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 20% 11% 7.77%
Students entering employment 28% 32.13% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 7.13% 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 28.98 1 32.39 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.77 3 33.29 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 4.7% 16.76% 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 - 6 3
Students staying in education 20 25% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 3% 5.54%
Students entering employment 32% 24% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.5% 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 27.6 31.78 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.3 32.67 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 2.4% 13.81% 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 - 4 3
Students staying in education 23 32.63% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 7.5% 6.37%
Students entering employment 31% 30% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 0% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
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18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Denefield School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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