Denefield School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Address | Long Lane, RG31 6XY |
| URN | 137777 |
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School Census
| Total | 1112 |
| Girls/Boys | 559/553 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.3%/49.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 139 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2023 | Good |
| 10/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | 34% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.47 |
| Progress 8 | 0.44 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.64 |
| Progress 8 | 0.1 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 487 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 193 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 452 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 185 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 471 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 446 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 164 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 487 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 182 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 579 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 496 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 443 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 430 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 465 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 372 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 32% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |