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Dene Magna School

State school · Mitcheldean, GL17 0DU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,022 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,022 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Gloucestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Declan Mooney

Entrance

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

Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School 17 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Forest View Primary School 12 %
Hope Brook CofE Primary School 9 %
Woodside Primary School 7 %
St White's Primary School 6 %
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School 6 %
Ruardean Church of England Primary School 6 %
Drybrook Primary School 6 %
Steam Mills Primary School 6 %
Littledean Church of England Primary School 4 %
Lea CofE Primary School 4 %
Huntley Church of England Primary School 3 %
Drybrook Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
75%
LA avg.
66%
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
65%
LA avg.
71%
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
10%
LA avg.
19%
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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
62
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,022
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Abenhall Road
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0DU
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Telephone: 01594 542370

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk

Local authority: Gloucestershire County Council

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School data & information Dene Magna School Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU
1,022 Pupil numbers
17 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
62 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
65%
LA avg.
71%
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
45.30
LA avg.
50.20
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)

0.05 Score Average
≈ 35% 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 32 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7

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

School
10%
LA avg.
19%
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
30.76
LA avg.
35.56
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
Sociology GCE A level 24 B
Psychology GCE A level 28 C
Physics GCE A level 10 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 D
Mathematics GCE A level 24 C
History GCE A level 18 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 D
French GCE A level 6 C
Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 12 B
Chemistry GCE A level 9 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 C
Biology GCE A level 35 C

Entry and exit data

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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

Dene Magna 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.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
16 %
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.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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