Denbigh High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Alexandra Avenue Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1HE |
| Phone | 01582736611 |
| Reference Number | 136319 |
Denbigh High School has received its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school, part of the Chiltern Learning Trust, demonstrates a high-quality educational experience where pupils are proud to attend. The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, fostering an environment where students excel academically and develop essential life skills. The school has successfully embarked on its post-pandemic recovery, reflecting positively in pupils' engagement, attendance, and well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.35%
Girls: 51.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 82.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 114 | 112 | 226 |
| 8 | 119 | 107 | 226 |
| 9 | 101 | 124 | 225 |
| 10 | 109 | 117 | 226 |
| 11 | 100 | 120 | 220 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 40.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White, British | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Denbigh High School | |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all domains.
- Highly ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
- Exceptional pupil behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- Effective personal development programs preparing pupils for modern life.
- Strong leadership and management fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 407 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 176 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES |
0.19 miles |
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Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JD |
0.45 miles |
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Denbigh Primary School
Bishopscote Road Site, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1NS |
0.45 miles |
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Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW |
0.47 miles |
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Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL |
0.57 miles |
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Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD |
0.64 miles |
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Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1LZ |
0.71 miles |
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St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ |
0.71 miles |
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William Austin Junior School
Austin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA |
0.73 miles |
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William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ |
0.74 miles |
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Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road, Luton, LU1 1RB |
0.98 miles |
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Foxdell Primary School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1TG |
1.06 miles |
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Bushmead Primary & Nursery School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU |
1.13 miles |
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Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road, Luton, LU2 0JS |
1.16 miles |
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Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX |
1.16 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
1.17 miles |
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Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EA |
1.2 miles |
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Whipperley Infant Academy
Whipperley Ring, Farley Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5QY |
1.2 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ |
1.24 miles |
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Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ |
1.28 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
0.35 miles |
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Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1EH |
0.49 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
0.61 miles |
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Lime Academy Hartwell
1 York Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0EZ |
0.86 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
0.89 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
1.08 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
1.15 miles |
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The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP |
1.58 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
1.65 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
1.81 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
1.81 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
1.88 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
1.97 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
1.97 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
2.01 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
2.1 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
2.11 miles |
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Lea Manor High School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
2.24 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
2.69 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
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2.76 miles |