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Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.2 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,784
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally. Notably, 79% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 68% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is high, with 86% recommending the school, although nearly a third of students progress to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 54.3 | Top 17% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 68% | Top 10% 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%. | 71% | Top 8% 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%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 210 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (212 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
89%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.1%
Asian Indian14.6%
Asian Other10.4%
White Other9.4%
Black African8.9%
Asian Pakistani6.1%
Asian Chinese4.1%
Black Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.02507, -0.79017 · MK5 6EX
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN136468
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.denbigh.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Denbigh School rated by Ofsted?
Denbigh School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2019.
Is Denbigh School a good school?
Denbigh School scores 74.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 School?
Based on 212 Ofsted Parent View responses, Denbigh School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Denbigh School in GCSEs?
Denbigh School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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