The short version
75% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 617
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 39.4%
Governance
- Head
- Mr David Nelson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Peterlee, SR8 5RL
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDene Academy
Secondary · Very close
Dene House Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cotsford Primary School
Primary · 690m away
Yohden Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Horden Nursery School
Nursery · 877m away
Seascape Primary School
Primary · 882m away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dene Community School?
Dene Community School currently has 617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dene Community School take?
Dene Community School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dene Community School?
Dene Community School is in Peterlee, SR8 5RL. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dene Community School have a sixth form?
No, Dene Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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