Is Denmark Road High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Denmark Road High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Denmark Road High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 74.8 (England: 46.2). 97.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Denmark Road High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Denmark Road High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Denmark Road High School

Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN

Local ranking5th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

990

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 74.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 97.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 99.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 154

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 97.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 50.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 33.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

37.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

37.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

122

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 20.5% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 241

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1013
Boys: 36 (4%)
Girls: 988 (96%)
Capacity: 990 (103% full)
SEND: 10.2%
FSM Eligible: 5.7%
EAL: 22.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.4%
SEN Support: 9.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 55.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,594/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.6%
Asian Indian: 23.9%
Asian Other: 9.0%
White Other: 5.1%
Asian Pakistani: 3.7%
Black African: 3.6%
Asian Chinese: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 2.4%

43.6%

White British

23.9%

Asian Indian

9.0%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01452543335

head@denmarkroad.org

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Denmark Road

Gloucester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136666
UKPRN: 10033382
Establishment No.: 4002
Trust: DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

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