Denbigh High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Address | Alexandra Avenue, LU3 1HE |
| URN | 136319 |
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School Census
| Total | 1129 |
| Girls/Boys | 583/546 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.6%/48.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 84.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 293 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2023 | Outstanding |
| 10/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | 82% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.77 |
| Progress 8 | 0.75 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.25 |
| Progress 8 | 0.92 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 2.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1065 |
| As first preference | 423 |
| As second preference | 434 |
| As third preference | 208 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 2.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1074 |
| As first preference | 442 |
| As second preference | 451 |
| As third preference | 181 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 2.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1153 |
| As first preference | 443 |
| As second preference | 504 |
| As third preference | 205 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 2.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1044 |
| As first preference | 406 |
| As second preference | 446 |
| As third preference | 192 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 2.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1136 |
| As first preference | 468 |
| As second preference | 469 |
| As third preference | 199 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 2.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1132 |
| As first preference | 483 |
| As second preference | 452 |
| As third preference | 197 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 2.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1058 |
| As first preference | 475 |
| As second preference | 424 |
| As third preference | 159 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 2.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 978 |
| As first preference | 462 |
| As second preference | 374 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.88% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 947 |
| As first preference | 399 |
| As second preference | 399 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 779 |
| As first preference | 312 |
| As second preference | 296 |
| As third preference | 169 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 772 |
| As first preference | 338 |
| As second preference | 310 |
| As third preference | 124 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 36% |
| no | 64% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 41.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 41.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 41.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 40.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |