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Denton Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Donald Cumming (Acting Head)

location_onManchester, M34 3NG

language Visit Website phone 1613362219

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Ofsted

Special Measures

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,380

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Attainment 8

42.9

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Tameside

#2,391 of 4,663 nationally

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Denton Community College is a Community school secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16.

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School Summary

Denton Community College is a community school in Manchester, Tameside, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,380 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9, placing the school #11 in Tameside and #2,391 of 4,663 nationally. 52.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Special Measures. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Inadequate, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 16.7%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 11 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 42.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

52.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc8.60%

EBacc APS3.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7.90%

EBacc APS3.33

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.38

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.2

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.14

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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11 July 2023

Inspection Report

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14 December 2022

Inspection Report

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02 November 2021

Inspection Report

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21 October 2015

Inspection Report

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04 November 2014

Inspection Report

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18 December 2013

Inspection Report

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15 October 2013

Inspection Report

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23 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-12-14

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-10-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-15

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 1,362 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,362	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,368	823	60.2%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,368	938	68.6%	8.2%	8
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,393	400	28.7%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,380	324	23.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,365	511	37.4%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,391	612	44.0%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,378	776	56.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,381	519	37.6%	4.4%	4
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,333	324	24.3%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,335	83	6.2%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,336	445	33.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,352	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,352	142	10.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,347	83	6.2%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,321	48	3.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,316	85	6.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,315	132	10.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,284	82	6.4%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,283	94	7.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,294	110	8.5%	3.7%	5
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,176	118	10.0%	3.0%	5
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,168	51	4.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,167	61	5.2%	3.1%	7

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

51.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

54.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree35%

disagree21%

strongly disagree23%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree10%

agree27%

disagree26%

strongly disagree35%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree16%

agree13%

disagree18%

strongly disagree42%

don't know1%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree26%

disagree15%

strongly disagree39%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree23%

agree33%

disagree14%

strongly disagree20%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree36%

disagree13%

strongly disagree22%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree33%

disagree20%

strongly disagree33%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree49%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree49%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree8%

agree26%

disagree22%

strongly disagree30%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes39%

no61%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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