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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.4 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,123
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 21% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance. A significant 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 56% secure grade 5 or higher, reflecting a solid foundation for future success. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support and engagement.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.6 | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 85% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (94 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of subjects
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi41.3%
Asian Pakistani40.9%
Asian Other4.5%
White Other3.2%
Black African2.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White British0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.89137, -0.42530 · LU3 1HE
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN136319
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.denbighhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Denbigh High School rated by Ofsted?
Denbigh High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Denbigh High School a good school?
Denbigh High School scores 91.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Denbigh High School?
Based on 94 Ofsted Parent View responses, Denbigh High School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Denbigh High School in GCSEs?
Denbigh High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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