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Denefield School

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Denefield School

Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6XY

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Pupils
1,142
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.3%
Attainment 8
47.0
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.1%
Basics 9-5
49.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.7%
EBacc APS
4.13
EBacc 9-5
19.1%
EBacc 9-4
24.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.96
A*-A Grades
25.5%
A*-B Grades
54.9%
AAB+ %
12.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 76 students entered

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About Denefield School

Denefield School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. The school has around 1,142 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Long Lane, Reading, RG31 6XY | More schools in West Berkshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Denefield School

What is Denefield School's Ofsted rating?
Denefield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Denefield School's latest exam results?
Denefield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Denefield School located?
Denefield School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire (RG31 6XY).
How many pupils attend Denefield School?
Denefield School has around 1,142 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Denefield School with other schools?
View Denefield School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Berkshire.