Is Dene Magna and Sixth Form a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 8 October 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dene Magna and Sixth Form's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Dene Magna and Sixth Form averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.1 (England: 46.2). 36.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Dene Magna and Sixth Form?

Applications for Year 7 places at Dene Magna and Sixth Form 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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Dene Magna and Sixth Form

Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DU

Local ranking18th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1125

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 8 October 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 8 October 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 63.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 168

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 44.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 33.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

25.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

25.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 5.2% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 22.1
16-18 Cohort: 152

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1006
Boys: 503 (49%)
Girls: 517 (51%)
Capacity: 1125 (91% full)
SEND: 20.6%
FSM Eligible: 21.5%
EAL: 2.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 16.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 63.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,837/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.1% 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: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.1%
Asian Other: 2.9%
White Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

91.1%

White British

2.9%

Asian Other

2.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01594542370

d.mooney@denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk

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Abenhall Road

Mitcheldean, South West

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Administrative

URN: 137387
UKPRN: 10035081
Establishment No.: 5422
Trust: FOREST OF DEAN TRUST

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