Denbigh High School

A outstanding academy converter school in Luton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Denbigh High School.

Luton, LU31HE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
72.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.8
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 73.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 December 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Alexandra Avenue
Luton, LU31HE
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School Information

URN
136319
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HE
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
186
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,119 pupils
11-16

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,119
Free School Meals
29.6% (331 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
57.7 (+38.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.2 (+21.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.4 (+15.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.8 (+1.0 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
55.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
English Attainment 8:
11.8
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.5

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
57.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.8%
Ebacc Languages:
83.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.2%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
0.80
Progress 8 Range:
0.61 to 0.99