The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 260 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 145 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,784
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anthony Steed (Headteacher & Ceo of Mat)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Denbigh School a selective school?
No. Denbigh School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Denbigh School's Ofsted rating?
Denbigh School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Denbigh School?
Denbigh School currently has 1,784 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denbigh School take?
Denbigh School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Denbigh School?
Denbigh School is in Milton Keynes, MK5 6EX, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denbigh School have a sixth form?
Yes, Denbigh School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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