Denefield School

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Reading, RG316XY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.5%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
1 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Long Lane
Tilehurst
Reading, RG316XY
Phone
1189413458
Website
denefield.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137777
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6XY
Website
http://www.denefield.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DENEFIELD SCHOOL
Capacity
1137 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
1,120
Free School Meals
15.2% (170 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
Ebacc English:
98.4%
Ebacc Entry:
24.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.1%
Ebacc Languages:
40.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.16
Progress 8 Range:
-0.04 to 0.37
University Progression:
46.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
93 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.5 (+20.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.3 (+9.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.16 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,120 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(25 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success for Life"

Confidence Happiness Articulation Resilience Ambition Courage Tolerance Empathy Respect

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award Combined Cadet Force (in partnership with Pangbourne College) Greenpower - electric car racing

Facilities

Well-equipped classrooms and studios Newly refurbished science laboratories Solar-assisted air conditioning in 30 teaching spaces Floodlit all-weather 3G sports pitch Brand-new Sixth Form common room Fully furnished IT centre Latest 3D printing technology

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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