Denmark Road High School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Unknown
Address Denmark Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 3JN
Phone 01452543335
Reference Number 136666

Denmark Road High School is performing exceptionally well, showcasing a strong academic curriculum that enables pupils to achieve significantly above national averages at key stage 4. The school fosters a positive and respectful environment, where pupils feel safe and engaged, leading to high attendance and impeccable behavior. Leaders have a clear understanding of strengths within the school and work diligently to enhance pupils’ educational experiences and wellbeing, with a notable focus on disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs. Although there are areas for further improvement in developing pupils' character and confidence, overall, the school's performance indicates a commitment to high standards and continuous enhancement.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1013
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 2.96%
Girls: 97.04%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 22.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown 155 155
8 Unknown 154 154
9 Unknown 153 153
10 Unknown 155 155
11 Unknown 155 155
12 14 102 116
13 16 109 125

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 43.1%
Indian 23.7%
Asian, Other 8.9%
White, Other 5%
Pakistani 3.7%
African 3.6%
Chinese 3%
Mixed, Other 2.4%
White & Asian 2%
Unclassified 1.1%
White & Black (African) 0.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.3%
Irish 0.2%
Caribbean 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Strong standard
 >  Leadership & Governance Strong standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Strong standard
 >  Achievement Strong standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Strong standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Strong standard
 >  Inclusion Strong standard
 >  Post-16 Provision Strong standard
Last Report Date 24 Feb 2026
Date Report
24 Feb 2026 School inspection
13 Oct 2021 School inspection
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
23 Sep 2011 Curriculum and development visit
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
Previously as High School for Girls
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
20 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
20 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
05 Mar 2001 Full inspection
05 Mar 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well above national averages in examinations.
  • High attendance rates, including for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
  • Impeccable pupil behavior contributing to a positive learning environment.
  • Ambitious and well-structured academic curriculum.
  • Effective teaching that addresses gaps in pupils' knowledge.
  • Strong personal development programs enhancing pupils' character.
  • Leaders actively monitor and improve teaching quality.

Areas for Improvement

  • Need to strengthen the impact on pupils' character and confidence.

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)
72.9

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 94.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 97.4%

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:

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Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 37.47
Average Points (best 3) 37.27

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade B- B- C+
Average Grade (best 3) B- B- C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 20.5%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 160 13
Third Preference 98 0
From another Local Authority 168 34

Previous Years

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Destinations after GCSE's

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