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Denefield School
Goodgraded 01/11/2023Ages 11–181,142 pupilsFaithNone
Denefield School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Reading, within the West Berkshire local authority. The school has around 1,142 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/11/2023, Denefield School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Reading can view Denefield School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 01/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 847
England avg 45.1 · was 49.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths50%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 73% in 2023/24
EBacc entry38%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.14
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.0
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.4
AAB or better12%
Retention100%
Value added-0.17
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake16.8%
Free school meals16.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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