Denmark Road High School

A good academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Denmark Road High School.

Gloucester, GL13JN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
74.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.93
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 October 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Denmark Road
Gloucester, GL13JN
Phone
1452543335
Website
denmarkroad.org/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136666
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN
Website
http://www.denmarkroad.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
990 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
974
Free School Meals
4.1% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
127 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
69.1 (+49.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
77.0 (+37.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.93 (+1.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
61 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
122
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
974 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★ ★★★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nothing less than positive progress and wellbeing for all."

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Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Miss Claire Giblin, emphasising a family ethos, preparing students for opportunities and complex challenges, and a commitment to wellbeing and positive progress for all. The school promotes relationships, kindness, bravery, and collaboration with the community, and invites Open Mornings to experience Denmark Road High School.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Law club Dissection club DRHS News

Sports

football netball flag football hockey cricket athletics cross country rounders

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre Restaurant

Curriculum Highlights

Discover+ programme (subject mastery, leadership & service, and personal growth) EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) course 3 A Levels + 1 additional course model with potential AS options and EPQ/Core Mathematics Oxbridge Step-Up Programme via New College, Oxford MVD programme for Medics, Vets & Dentists

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are via an 11+ entrance test; oversubscription criteria apply; admissions enquiries should be directed to the Admissions Officer. In-Year admissions use a CATS test. Sixth Form admissions are based on GCSE results with defined entry requirements (DRHS4: 4 x A Levels or DRHS3: 3 x A Levels with options; AS options; EPQ, EPQ with Engineering, Core Mathematics). All Sixth Form applicants study Discover+ and undertake work experience. Closing date for Sixth Form applications is Friday 27 February 2026. See Admissions Policy 2026 for full details; contact [email protected] for queries.

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