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Denefield School
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.6 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,142
Capacity
1,137
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, placing it in the top 43% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 70%, which reflects a strong foundation in core subjects, although only 10% progress to top-third universities. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with good parent satisfaction noted.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2023Quality 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 38% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% 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%. | 57% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.47152, -1.05599 · RG31 6XY
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN137777
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.denefield.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Denefield School rated by Ofsted?
Denefield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2023.
Is Denefield School a good school?
Denefield School scores 53.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Denefield School in GCSEs?
Denefield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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