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Denmark Road High School

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Denmark Road High School

Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

72.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Gloucestershire grammars moved to GL Assessment after CEM withdrew. Register with each school or the consortium.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
72.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
66.2%
Basics 9-5
94.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

72.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2376.446.4
2023/2477.046.4
2024/2572.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.040.00
2023/24+0.930.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
71.6%
EBacc APS
6.79
EBacc 9-5
61.9%
EBacc 9-4
67.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.31
A*-A Grades
33.8%
A*-B Grades
60.3%
AAB+ %
20.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 126 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Edward Jenner School
0.57 km away · Other independent school
The King's School, Gloucester
0.78 km away · Other independent school
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
0.85 km away · Other independent school
The Milestone School
1.11 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
1.24 km away · Other independent school

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About Denmark Road High School

Denmark Road High School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.8. The school has around 1,013 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Denmark Road High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. Sept 2006 — Outstanding (predecessor: High School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Denmark Road High School

What is Denmark Road High School's Ofsted rating?
Denmark Road High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Denmark Road High School's latest exam results?
Denmark Road High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Denmark Road High School located?
Denmark Road High School is a secondary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL1 3JN).
How many pupils attend Denmark Road High School?
Denmark Road High School has around 1,013 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Denmark Road High School with other schools?
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