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Denefield School
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 6XY
Denefield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,110 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Destinations.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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