Dene Magna School
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Attainment 8 of 52.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 52.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 75%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.05
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.17, 0.26]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 167 | 52.6 | — | 74.9% | 34.7% | 4.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 169 | 45.3 | +0.05 | 61.5% | 26.6% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 170 | 46.5 | +0.01 | 64.0% | 40.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 170 | 48.4 | +0.11 | 65.0% | 36.0% | 4.2 |
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School information
| URN | 137387 |
| Local authority | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Declan Mooney |
| Trust | FOREST OF DEAN TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | GL17 0DU |
| Latest pupils | 167 |
| FSM eligible | 21.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU
http://www.denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk/View local authority page1594542370| DfE number | 5422 |
| UKPRN | 10035081 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 19 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |