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Denbigh High School

State school · Luton, LU3 1HE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,123 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,123 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Donna Neely-Hayes

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Denbigh Primary School 26 %
River Bank Primary School 21 %
William Austin Junior School 15 %
Beech Hill Community Primary School 13 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Matthew's Primary School 5 %
Dallow Primary School 4 %
The Meads Primary School 2 %
Bushmead Primary & Nursery School 2 %
Maidenhall Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
45.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
73
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,123
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Alexandra Avenue
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 1HE
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Telephone: 01582 736611

Email: denbigh.high.admin@luton.gov.uk

Website: http://www.denbighhigh.co.uk

Local authority: Luton Borough Council

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School data & information Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
1,123 Pupil numbers
30.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
83 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
73 Number of teachers
34 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
45.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
55.40
LA avg.
45.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.80 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 9
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Denbigh High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
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