Located in Milton Keynes, Denbigh School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Denbigh School currently has around 1784 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.7%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.1%. indian pupils make up about 14.6% , followed by other asian at 10.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Burchard Crescent, Milton Keynes, MK5 6EX
Website: http://www.denbigh.net
Telephone: 01908505030
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Anthony Steed
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136468

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/01/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1700
Number of Pupils: 1784
Number of Boys: 866
Number of Girls: 918

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British34.10%608
Indian14.60%261
Other Asian10.40%186
Other White9.40%167
African8.90%158
Pakistani6.10%109
Chinese4.10%74
Other Black2.60%46
White and Asian2.30%41
Other Mixed1.80%33
White and Black African1.40%25
Bangladeshi1.20%21
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%15
White and Black Caribbean0.70%12
Caribbean0.70%12
Unclassified0.60%11
Irish0.20%3
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.12)
Of the 260 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 242 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.12
Town average
-0.19
Local authority average
-0.13
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
51%
Town average
35%
Local authority average
39%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
63%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
42%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
54.0
Town average
45.2
Local authority average
44.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.0
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Loughton School
Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN
- not rated 463 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Loughton School
Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN
- not rated 463 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Glastonbury Thorn School
Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX
- not rated 642 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Loughton Manor First School
Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA
3out of 4 825 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (VA)
Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ
- not rated 1,407 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
3out of 4 1,742 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazeley School
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
- not rated 1,742 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT
- not rated 2,156 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Milton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP
- not rated 2,863 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grove Independent School
Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD
- not rated 1,142 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH
- not rated 1,880 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU
3out of 4 1,907 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ
- not rated 1,931 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
iPEC
, MK9 1EJ
- not rated 2,412 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.