Denmark Road High School
Gloucester, GL1 3JN · Gloucestershire · Grammar school
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7th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 259 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.6/10 among them, against 9.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 86 | 35% | 3.01 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 97.4 · 98 | 30% | 2.94 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.93 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 74.8 · 98 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Denmark Road High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 72.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.93 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 9.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Law, Dissection, DRHS News, Crochet, Origami, Greenpower, and EDT Industrial Cadets clubs. Sports include football, netball, flag football, and hockey. Arts and music options are the Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Choirs. Trips include the Mira Showers and the University of Bath.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,024 pupils against a stated capacity of 990. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How does the new Ofsted framework’s
What Ofsted said about Denmark Road High School
Overview
Denmark Road High School delivers an exceptional standard of education, with pupils achieving results significantly above national averages. The report highlights a highly positive culture where students are well-prepared for their next steps, supported by ambitious curricula and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils make "progress well above the national average" and produce "high-quality work" with strong subject knowledge.
- Attendance is high and behaviour is described as "impeccable," creating a "calm, highly positive environment."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "highly academic," with teaching that is "highly effective" across all subjects.
- Leaders provide "precise adaptations" for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they thrive alongside peers.
- The 'Discover+' programme and 'super curriculum' offer extensive opportunities for personal development and character building.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "strengthen further the school's work to have a transformative impact on pupils' character and confidence."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 77.0 |
| 2024/25 | 72.9 |
| 2025/26 | 74.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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