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Denby Grange School

Other independent special school · Wakefield, WF4 4JG

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School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils50
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Jennie Allport
Local authorityWakefield
Opened17 Dec 1996
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 131136.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWakefieldEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.3.645.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%66.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 48--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils50
Girls11
Boys39
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.50

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Denby Grange School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.1 miPrimaryMiddlestown Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.2 miPrimarySitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryWest Bretton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryHorbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Denby Grange School

How many pupils attend Denby Grange School?

Denby Grange School has 50 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.