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Denmark Road High School

State school · Gloucester, GL1 3JN
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 974 pupils
Academically selective state school

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
974 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Gloucestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Miss Claire Giblin

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

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

Other 64 %
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.
Unknown 12 %
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.
Elmbridge Primary School 4 %
Longlevens Junior School 4 %
Naunton Park Primary School 3 %
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School 3 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 3 %
St James' Church of England Primary School 3 %
St Mark's Church of England Junior School 2 %
Dinglewell Junior School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
83%
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
100%
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
24%
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
59
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

974
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

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Contact the school

Address

Denmark Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 3JN
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Telephone: 01452 543335

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.denmarkroad.org

Local authority: Gloucestershire County Council

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School data & information Denmark Road High School Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3JN
974 Pupil numbers
3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
19 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
59 Number of teachers
3 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
100%
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
77.00
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)

0.94 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 42 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 8
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 151 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 9
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 154 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 154 8
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 154 8
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 8

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

School
24%
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
40.25
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
Spanish GCE A level 10 B
Sociology GCE A level 12 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 A
Psychology GCE A level 53 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 28 B
History GCE A level 32 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 B
Geography GCE A level 28 A
English Literature GCE A level 20 A
English Language GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 14 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 28 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 B
Biology GCE A level 51 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 7 A*
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

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

Denmark Road 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.

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
11 %
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: 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
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