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Denmark Road High School
Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3JN, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.0 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,013
Capacity
990
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a strong Ofsted rating of Good and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally, highlighting its effectiveness in delivering quality education. The high percentages of students achieving grade 4+ and grade 5+ in English and Maths (98% and 94%, respectively) demonstrate a solid academic foundation. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score of 90.0 indicates it outperforms 90% of schools, making it a strong choice for parents seeking a supportive and successful learning environment.
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Last inspected: 13 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 72.9 | Top 3% 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%. | 98% | Top 3% 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%. | 94% | Top 3% 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%. | 72% | Top 4% 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%. | 68% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.1%
Asian Indian23.7%
Asian Other8.9%
White Other5.0%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Black African3.6%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.87286, -2.23629 · GL1 3JN
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136666
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.denmarkroad.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Denmark Road High School rated by Ofsted?
Denmark Road High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 October 2021.
Is Denmark Road High School a good school?
Denmark Road High School scores 90.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Denmark Road High School in GCSEs?
Denmark Road High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.9. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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