The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,142
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- DENEFIELD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Edwin Towill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Denefield School a selective school?
No. Denefield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Denefield School's Ofsted rating?
Denefield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Denefield School?
Denefield School currently has 1,142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Denefield School take?
Denefield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Denefield School?
Denefield School is in Reading, RG31 6XY, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Denefield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Denefield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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