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Denefield School

State school · Reading, RG31 6XY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,142 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,142 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
West Berkshire Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Edwin Towill

Entrance

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

Westwood Farm Junior School 24 %
Long Lane Primary School 13 %
Downsway Primary School 12 %
Park Lane Primary School 10 %
Birch Copse Primary School 8 %
Other 8 %
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.
Purley CofE Primary School 6 %
Meadow Park Academy 6 %
Pangbourne Primary School 5 %
Moorlands Primary School 4 %
St Paul's Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Michael's Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
53%
LA avg.
64%
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

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

School
53.4%
LA avg.
48.9%
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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
35.53
LA avg.
35.09
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
62
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,142
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Long Lane
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6XY
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Telephone: 0118 941 3458

Email: office@denefield.org.uk

Website: http://www.denefield.org.uk

Local authority: West Berkshire Council

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School data & information Denefield School Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
1,142 Pupil numbers
17.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
62 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
53.4%
LA avg.
48.9%
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
49.30
LA avg.
48.00
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)

0.16 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 9 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 187 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 187 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5

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

School
14%
LA avg.
16.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
35.53
LA avg.
35.09
Eng. avg.
34.45

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 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 25 A
Physics GCE A level 8 D
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics GCE A level 14 B
History GCE A level 15 B
Film Studies GCE A level 17 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 38 B
Biology GCE A level 10 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 6 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

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Denefield 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.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
18.4 %
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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