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Dene Magna School
Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,006
Capacity
1,125
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.6, which places it in the top 21% nationally. A commendable 77% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is high, with 89% recommending the school. However, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 12%, which may be a consideration for families focusing on elite university pathways.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 35% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% 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%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 66 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (163 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
91%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
76%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Asian Other2.9%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Other0.1%
Location
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51.85917, -2.48430 · GL17 0DU
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137387
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dene Magna School rated by Ofsted?
Dene Magna School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Dene Magna School a good school?
Dene Magna School scores 81.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Dene Magna School?
Based on 163 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dene Magna School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dene Magna School in GCSEs?
Dene Magna School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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