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Denbigh High School

Luton, LU3 1HESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.30
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
295 1st-choice / 258 places
Ranking
#844
of 3,141 nationally

About Denbigh High School

Denbigh High School is a mixed state secondary in Luton with a current roll of 1,123 pupils against a total capacity of 1,700, meaning there is room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.2 per cent, which is below the national average for secondary schools and suggests a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many urban comprehensives. Demand for places is high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 1,149 applications for 258 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.45 to one. Of those applicants, 295 put Denbigh as their first preference, and 224 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition signals strong local confidence in the school, particularly given that Luton has 14 state secondaries and only three hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Denbigh itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and an ungraded inspection in November 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAlexandra Avenue, Luton, Luton, LU3 1HE
HeadteacherDonna Neely-Hayes
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils1,123
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity1,123 / 1,700 (66% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
ICT SuiteTheatreLibraryArt StudiosAstro TurfDining HallGymnasiumTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsScience LabsSixth Form CentreSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

HockeyAthleticsRoundersFootballNetballRugbyRowingSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardeningOrchestraYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: denbighhigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Denbigh High School

Denbigh High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.