Denefield School

About Denefield School

Denefield School is an academy converter in Reading, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,142 pupils on roll. It is part of DENEFIELD SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 (2025/26). 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Berkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,142 / 1,137 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Long Lane, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6XY

Phone

01189413458

Headteacher

Edwin Towill

Website

http://www.denefield.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Denefield School?

Denefield School is an academy converter in Reading, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Denefield School have?

Denefield School has 1,142 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Denefield School's Ofsted rating?

Denefield School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023).

How does Denefield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Denefield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49 in 2025/26.

Is Denefield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Denefield School is part of DENEFIELD SCHOOL.

Where is Denefield School?

Denefield School is located at Long Lane, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6XY.