Denmark Road High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Denmark Road High School

Grammar SchoolGloucestershire, South West26 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

Healthy

About Denmark Road High School

Denmark Road High School offers girls in Gloucester a rich and intellectually stimulating education where scholarly discussion and ambitious thinking are everyday features of classroom life. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to introduce pupils to diverse voices and perspectives, with particular attention paid to expanding vocabulary and developing sophisticated written expression. Pupils here are encouraged to strive for excellence while also learning the importance of balance, kindness to themselves, and supporting one another. Beyond academics, students engage in an impressive range of sporting, creative, cultural and debating activities, developing into articulate young women with a genuine desire to contribute positively to society.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,013

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 13/10/2021

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

72.9

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

94.2%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,013 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1Healthy
Consortium
Gloucestershire

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
No catchment area - oversubscription criteria applied

Student Demographics

5.4%

Free School Meals

22.2%

English as Additional Language

0.39%

EHCP

9.77%

SEN Support

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