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Denbigh School

State school · Milton Keynes, MK5 6EX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,761 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,761 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Milton Keynes Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Anthony Steed

Entrance

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

Loughton School 34 %
Two Mile Ash School 31 %
Other 14 %
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.
Caroline Haslett Primary School 11 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School 2 %
Emerson Valley School 2 %
The Premier Academy 1 %
Summerfield School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
83%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

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

School
81%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
111
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,761
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Burchard Crescent
Shenley Church End
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK5 6EX
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Telephone: 01908 505030

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.denbigh.net

Local authority: Milton Keynes Council

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School data & information Denbigh School Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX
1,761 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
18 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
111 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
81%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
55.60
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

0.30 Score 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 62 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 161 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 259 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.73
LA avg.
29.73
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (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 GCE A level 6 A
Sociology GCE A level 43 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 15 C
Psychology GCE A level 53 C
Physics GCE A level 31 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 21 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 13 A
Mathematics GCE A level 80 B
History GCE A level 18 B
Geography GCE A level 26 B
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 19 C
Economics GCE A level 42 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 10 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 25 C
Chemistry GCE A level 38 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 60 C
Biology GCE A level 42 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Denbigh 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.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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