Denefield School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Reading, West Berkshire
RG31 6XY
Composite score
58.8

About Denefield School

Denefield School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,142 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 47.0 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has fallen by 2.3 points compared with the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 42% of secondary schools nationally.

50% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 70% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Given the recent dip in results, it may be worth asking the school what is behind the change and what is being done in response. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,338
National rank
#215
In South East
#6
In West Berkshire
Top 42%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
47.0
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
50%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
70%
% EBacc grade 5+
20%
EBacc average points score
4.14

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,142 % FSM ever-6 17.5% % EAL 4.9% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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