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Denbigh School

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

personDr Andrea Frame

corporate_fareTHE DENBIGH ALLIANCE

location_onMilton Keynes, MK5 6EX

language Visit Website phone 1908505030

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,774

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Attainment 8

54.3

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Milton Keynes

#523 of 3,216 nationally

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Denbigh School is a Academy converter secondary school in Milton Keynes, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Denbigh School is an academy converter in Milton Keynes, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE DENBIGH ALLIANCE. The school has approximately 1,784 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3, placing the school #2 in Milton Keynes and #523 of 3,216 nationally. 68.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 42.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 1.3 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

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

68.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.2%

Entering EBacc71.10%

EBacc APS5.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72.00%

EBacc APS5.36

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS5.04

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS5.09

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS4.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.58

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

227

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.5%

Achieving A*–A20.0%

Achieving A*–B42.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate91.2%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

212

Retention rate96.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

221

Retention rate95.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

211

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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15 January 2019

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-01-15

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-05-14

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

1.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,784 pupils. During this period, there were 19 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,784	19	1.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,781	26	1.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,763	34	1.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,761	38	2.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,758	56	3.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,766	33	1.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,774	42	2.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,774	28	1.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,748	18	1.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,751	35	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,760	29	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,746	42	2.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,745	6	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,724	28	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,761	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,761	33	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,761	54	3.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,691	47	2.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,697	29	1.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,704	36	2.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,586	53	3.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,599	28	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,596	26	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,533	27	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,561	34	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,563	41	2.6%	3.1%	0

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

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 59 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 23 pupils

Hearing Impairment 13 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

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

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree36%

agree24%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

not applicable22%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree35%

agree23%

disagree20%

strongly disagree22%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree48%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree53%

agree42%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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