Denton Community College

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityTameside
AddressTaylor Lane, M34 3NG
URN135122

School Census

Total 1380
Girls/Boys 831/549
Girls/Boys Ratio 60.2%/39.8%
% pupils where English not first language 9.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 477
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
14/12/2022 Inadequate
21/10/2015 Good
Inspection Date 14/12/2022
Quality of Education Inadequate
Behaviour and Attitudes Inadequate
Personal Development Inadequate
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Inspection Date 21/10/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50.40%
Entering EBacc 7.90%
EBacc average point score 3.33
Progress 8 -0.33
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 26%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 43%
Entering EBacc 8%
EBacc average point score 3
Progress 8 -0.73
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.38
Progress 8 -0.57

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications323
As first preference136
As second preference96
As third preference49
Total Offers Made215
first preference offers135
second preference offers25
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications456
As first preference188
As second preference112
As third preference99
Total Offers Made258
first preference offers188
second preference offers30
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications441
As first preference180
As second preference120
As third preference89
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers179
second preference offers28
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications503
As first preference267
As second preference107
As third preference67
Total Offers Made304
first preference offers267
second preference offers15
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications517
As first preference225
As second preference131
As third preference119
Total Offers Made259
first preference offers225
second preference offers16
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications476
As first preference189
As second preference144
As third preference93
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers189
second preference offers27
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications557
As first preference245
As second preference172
As third preference98
Total Offers Made269
first preference offers231
second preference offers30
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications569
As first preference291
As second preference151
As third preference88
Total Offers Made269
first preference offers240
second preference offers25
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications492
As first preference223
As second preference144
As third preference90
Total Offers Made264
first preference offers223
second preference offers23
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications462
As first preference200
As second preference129
As third preference96
Total Offers Made255
first preference offers200
second preference offers35
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications428
As first preference165
As second preference130
As third preference103
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers165
second preference offers38
third preference offers11

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree39%
disagree20%
strongly disagree21%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree36%
disagree22%
strongly disagree19%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree10%
agree23%
disagree27%
strongly disagree33%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree12%
disagree14%
strongly disagree18%
don't know6%
not applicable46%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree12%
agree22%
disagree36%
strongly disagree26%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree13%
agree20%
disagree18%
strongly disagree33%
don't know4%
not applicable12%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree19%
agree11%
disagree24%
strongly disagree46%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree18%
agree35%
disagree20%
strongly disagree18%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree43%
disagree16%
strongly disagree16%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree14%
agree35%
disagree23%
strongly disagree26%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree56%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know10%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree48%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know12%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree14%
agree24%
disagree26%
strongly disagree23%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes43%
no57%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin76.4%
african ethnic origin4.9%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2%
pakistani ethnic origin2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
chinese ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin81%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.3%
african ethnic origin2.9%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Russell Scott Primary School

(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Clare Street, , M34 3LQ

St Mary's RC Primary School

(0.57 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Kynder Street, , M34 2AR

Audenshaw School

(0.58 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Boys

Address: Hazel Street, , M34 5NB