Dene Magna School

A not judged academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dene Magna School.

Mitcheldean, GL170DU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.1%
Continue in education or training
30.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Sustained employment
81.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Abenhall Road
Mitcheldean, GL170DU
Phone
1594542370
Website
denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137387
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DU
Website
http://www.denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOREST OF DEAN TRUST
Capacity
1,125 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,022
Free School Meals
20.6% (211 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
37.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
42.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
36%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
67 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.1 (+13.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.3 (+5.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,022 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"That each and every learner shall achieve their maximum potential and enjoy the process."

Head Teacher's Message

Dear Students, Parents and Community Members, Welcome to Dene Magna School, where excellence in education is our primary goal. Headteacher Declan Mooney introduces the school and its dynamic, thriving educational community.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Emphasis on core subjects English, Maths and Science Delivery across Humanities, Languages and Arts KS4 exam courses KS4 Options include four options, with emphasis on Modern Foreign Languages and the Humanities Art, Drama, Technology, Computing, Business Studies, PE and vocational courses with external partners Reflective Practitioner Programme (RPP) for staff development Retrieval-based learning used to aid long-term memory in lessons

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