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Denbigh High School
Luton·East of England·Academy
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Denbigh High School is a secondary academy in Luton, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Denbigh High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.80 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 55.4, 73% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,123 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.3%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.9%.
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Denbigh High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.80, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 55.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
73% of students at Denbigh High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Denbigh High School has an overall absence rate of 5.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Denbigh High School is 14.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Denbigh High School has 1,123 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Denbigh High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Denbigh High School is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Denbigh High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
274/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
116/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.7
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Luton Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
100%
Child is Happy
66%
Child Feels Safe
66%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.