Denefield School
URN: 137777 • Reading RG31 6XY
Overview
- Name
- Denefield School
- URN
- 137777
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DENEFIELD SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edwin Towill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189413458
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Long Lane, Reading RG31 6XY
Summary
Denefield School is a mixed secondary academy located in Reading, West Berkshire, with a current enrolment of 1,142 students and a capacity of 1,137. The school prides itself on fostering a holistic educational environment, emphasizing both academic success and character development. Denefield aims to equip students with the knowledge and values necessary for a fulfilling life, encapsulated in its motto "success for life."
The curriculum is broad, and the school consistently achieves excellent examination results, placing it in the top 20% of schools nationally for attainment and progress. In addition to academics, Denefield offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, promoting personal growth through leadership and community involvement.
Denefield places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring students are supported in a safe and nurturing environment. The school values strong relationships with parents and the local community, working collaboratively with various organisations to enhance educational experiences. Recent investments in facilities, including modern science laboratories and sports amenities, further support the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education.
The curriculum is broad, and the school consistently achieves excellent examination results, placing it in the top 20% of schools nationally for attainment and progress. In addition to academics, Denefield offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, promoting personal growth through leadership and community involvement.
Denefield places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring students are supported in a safe and nurturing environment. The school values strong relationships with parents and the local community, working collaboratively with various organisations to enhance educational experiences. Recent investments in facilities, including modern science laboratories and sports amenities, further support the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
- Kendrick School (70.2)
- Reading School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DENEFIELD SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1137
- Pupils
- 1142
- Boys
- 574
- Girls
- 568
- FSM %
- 17.30
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1142 | 574 | 568 | 1137 | 17.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1120 | 572 | 548 | 1137 | 14.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1120 | 549 | 571 | 1137 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1120 | 549 | 571 | 1137 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1135 | 545 | 590 | 1137 | 9.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1142 | 524 | 618 | 1137 | 6.20 |
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