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Denmark Road High School

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

person Miss Claire Giblin (Headteacher)

corporate_fareDENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

location_onGloucester, GL1 3JN

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

988

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Attainment 8

74.8

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Gloucestershire

#68 of 4,024 nationally

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Denmark Road High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Gloucester, serving ages 11-18. Assessed at Strong standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Denmark Road High School is an academy converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,024 pupils on roll, of whom 6% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.8, placing the school #4 in Gloucestershire and #68 of 4,024 nationally. 97.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 72.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 60.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 33.8% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 41.4% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #155 nationally), out of 72.7% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: -0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Strong standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Strong standard, behaviour and attitudes Strong standard, personal development Strong standard, and leadership and management Strong standard.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.3 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)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

74.8

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

97.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

99.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)72.2%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)99.40%

Triple Science Entry71.40%

EBacc Slot Score22.9 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

72.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

94.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

98.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)65.6%

Entering EBacc71.60%

EBacc APS6.8

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

98.00%

Entering EBacc70.40%

EBacc APS7.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

76.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS7.03

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS7.14

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.9

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

75.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS7.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

73.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS7.21

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

98.7%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98.7%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0.7%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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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

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

126

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.5%

Achieving A*–A33.8%

Achieving A*–B60.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.8%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

110

Retention rate90.90%

Post-18 Destinations 92.9% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 72.7%

handshake Apprenticeships 3%

work Employment 15.2%

Not sustained / NEET5.1%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

118

Retention rate99.20%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)89.7% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 50%

stars Top-Third Universities 41.4%

handshake Apprenticeships 5.2%

work Employment 33.6%

Not sustained / NEET8.6%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

131

Retention rate97.7%

Post-18 Destinations 89% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 66.9%

handshake Apprenticeships 3.9%

work Employment 17.3%

Not sustained / NEET7.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#57 / 4,024	#3	#68	#1	—	#155	#379
2025	#61 / 3,948	#4	#92	#1	#1,444	#155	#379
2024	#58 / 4,450	#3	#49	#105	#1,412	#155	#379
2023	#45 / 4,321	#3	#48	#61	—	—	#1,582
2022	#79 / 4,199	#4	#74	#366	—	—	#677
2019	#23 / 2,711	#1	#40	#89	—	—	—
2018	#57 / 2,537	#3	#63	#134	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 February 2026

Inspection Report

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13 October 2021

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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23 September 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2026-02-24

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Strong standard

Achievement

Strong standard

Attendance & Behaviour

Strong standard

Personal Development

Strong standard

Inclusion

Strong standard

Leadership & Governance

Strong standard

Post-16 Provision

Strong standard

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2021-10-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2006-09-20

S5 Inspection EIF

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

0.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.3%(3 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,013 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,013	3	0.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,015	4	0.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	981	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	974	1	0.1%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	974	6	0.6%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	989	2	0.2%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	988	2	0.2%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	988	2	0.2%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,013	1	0.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,019	2	0.2%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,023	3	0.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	986	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	988	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	992	1	0.1%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	916	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	916	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	914	3	0.3%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	895	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	896	0	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	894	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	883	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	884	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	874	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	816	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	820	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	821	0	0.0%	3.1%

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 4 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.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

82%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

87%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree18%

agree26%

disagree24%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

not applicable81%

Neither agree nor disagree21%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree5%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

Don't know2%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree52%

agree33%

Neither agree nor disagree9%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

Don't know1%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree45%

agree34%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

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

strongly agree39%

agree19%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

not applicable23%

Neither agree nor disagree7%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree27%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

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

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

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 SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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