The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 223 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,123
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Donna Neely-Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmActive Support Education Centre
Independent · 558m away
Mehria Primary School
Independent · 718m away
Denbigh Primary School
Primary · 719m away
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 758m away
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
Independent · 792m away
Richmond Hill School
Special school · 922m away
Maidenhall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Dallow Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Denbigh High School a selective school?
No. Denbigh High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Denbigh High School's Ofsted rating?
Denbigh High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Denbigh High School?
Denbigh High School currently has 1,123 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denbigh High School take?
Denbigh High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Denbigh High School?
Denbigh High School is in Luton, LU3 1HE, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denbigh High School have a sixth form?
No, Denbigh High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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