Denmark Road High School, Gloucester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Denmark Road High School excels at helping all pupils achieve their potential, including those facing barriers to learning. The school creates a respectful, calm environment where pupils are highly self-disciplined and considerate of each other. With GCSE results significantly above national averages and excellent pastoral support, your child will be very well prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional GCSE and post-16 examination results, well above national averages
- Impeccable pupil behaviour and a highly positive, calm school environment
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, who achieve as well as or better than their peers
- Ambitious and well-taught curriculum with strong subject expertise
- Extensive enrichment opportunities through the 'Discover+' programme and 'super curriculum'
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Debating club, literature club, robotics club, philosophy, languages, science, orchestra, choir, netball, touch rugby, work experience
Denmark Road High School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve significantly above national averages at GCSE and post-16 level. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with highly effective teaching, creating a calm and respectful environment where all pupils thrive.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
40
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
1,024 pupils
990 capacity
34 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gloucester
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,972
Applications
6,678
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(15)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.32914%
Overall absence
10.68211%
Persistent absence
777
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Denmark Road High School
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Widden Primary School
Longford Park Primary Academy
Al Ashraf Primary School
Longlevens Junior School
Elmbridge Primary School
St James' Church of England Junior School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Longlevens Infant School
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