What did Ofsted judge Dene Magna and Sixth Form's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Dene Magna and Sixth Form's quality of education as Good at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dene Magna and Sixth Form?

Dene Magna and Sixth Form has 1,020 pupils on roll.

What are Dene Magna and Sixth Form’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 44.1: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 25.95 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Dene Magna and Sixth Form take?

Dene Magna and Sixth Form admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Dene Magna and Sixth Form located?

Dene Magna and Sixth Form is located in Mitcheldean, GL17 0DU, Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Dene Magna and Sixth Form?

Dene Magna and Sixth Form is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Dene Magna and Sixth Form?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Dene Magna and Sixth Form was 3.806 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Dene Magna and Sixth Form?

When Dene Magna and Sixth Form has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children; 2. Any student residing within the priority (catchment) area of the school, provided that the parents/carers have — Any student residing within the priority (catchment) area of the school, provided that the parents/carers have submitted an application; 3. Any student who will have a sibling attending Dene Magna School at the start of the next academic year, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 175 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dene Magna and Sixth Form?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.7% of pupils at Dene Magna and Sixth Form are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Dene Magna and Sixth Form: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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Dene Magna and Sixth Form

StateSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIASApplications close today

Abenhall Road, GL17 0DU Website01594542370

Last offer 3.81 mi

Verified from official sources

Good· our summaryOct 2024

Inspected Oct 2024

View full report

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,020

Good· our summaryOct 2024

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,020

Inspected Oct 2024 · View report

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Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,020

89.2% of capacity (1,004 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

44.1

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Last Offered Distance

3.8 miles

2026-27

Council2026-27

Demand (Year 7)

1.0× oversubscribed

176 first choices for 175 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches · Gym +1

Sport England Active Places

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Part of — 3 schools; 1 of 1 school with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Drybrook Primary School Forest View Primary School

At a Glance

In demand. Attainment 8 declining, 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Results

Declining

Attainment 8: 44.1 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

Last distance: 3.81 miles (Year 7, 2026-27)

58.8%

Go to university

2023-24 leavers

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Sixth Form

Yes

Sixth Form Places

149 of 250 (60%)

Headteacher

Mr Declan Mooney

Sixth Form Places: sixth-form pupils on roll against funded places, from the council's return to the DfE school-capacity survey (SCAP), 2024-25.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Oct 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.7% — below the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,004 pupils on roll — 89.2% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

today

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaMitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook · Forest of Dean · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 7

Gloucestershire peer median: 18 per month

5-month total (7 not published)37

Top categories

Violent crime

17 (46%)

Anti-social behaviour

5 (14%)

Vehicle crime

4 (11%)

and 5 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · vs 741 Gloucestershire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)4

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m3

Nearest site462m

Includes1 play spaces

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 46.2 dB daytime, peaking at 61.3 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	5.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band E · score 103 · 2025

Heating: Oil · 858 m²

Was band D in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Oct 2024Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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Nearby schools within 5 km

SGS Forest High School — secondary in Gloucestershire, Needs attention3.4 km away

How close did you need to live?

3.806miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Dene Magna and Sixth Form, year by year →

How places are decided at Dene Magna and Sixth Form

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children / Previously Looked After Children
2Any student residing within the priority (catchment) area of the school, provided that the parents/carers have — Any student residing within the priority (catchment) area of the school, provided that the parents/carers have submitted an application.
3Any student who will have a sibling attending Dene Magna School at the start of the next academic year.
4Children who are attending Drybrook School (part of the Forest of Dean Trust) in both Year 5 and Year 6 who ar — Children who are attending Drybrook School (part of the Forest of Dean Trust) in both Year 5 and Year 6 who are on roll at the time of application (before the October half term).

Dene Magna and Sixth Form: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dene Magna and Sixth Form's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Dene Magna and Sixth Form's quality of education as Good at its inspection in October 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dene Magna and Sixth Form?: Dene Magna and Sixth Form has 1,020 pupils on roll.
What are Dene Magna and Sixth Form’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 44.1: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 25.95 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Dene Magna and Sixth Form take?: Dene Magna and Sixth Form admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Dene Magna and Sixth Form located?: Dene Magna and Sixth Form is located in Mitcheldean, GL17 0DU, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Dene Magna and Sixth Form?: Dene Magna and Sixth Form is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Dene Magna and Sixth Form?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Dene Magna and Sixth Form was 3.806 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Dene Magna and Sixth Form?

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Dene Magna and Sixth Form

StateSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIASApplications close today

Abenhall Road, GL17 0DU Website01594542370

Last offer 3.81 mi

Verified from official sources

Good· our summaryOct 2024

Inspected Oct 2024

View full report

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,020

Good· our summaryOct 2024

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,020

Inspected Oct 2024 · View report

How close did you need to live?

Would your address have got an offer?

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Last distance offered at Dene Magna and Sixth Form, year by year →

Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,020

89.2% of capacity (1,004 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

44.1

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Last Offered Distance

3.8 miles

2026-27

Council2026-27

Demand (Year 7)

1.0× oversubscribed

176 first choices for 175 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Sports on site

Sports Hall · Grass pitches · Gym +1

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Dene Magna and Sixth Form? Claim it

Part of — 3 schools; 1 of 1 school with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Drybrook Primary School Forest View Primary School

At a Glance

In demand. Attainment 8 declining, 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Results

Declining

Attainment 8: 44.1 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

Last distance: 3.81 miles (Year 7, 2026-27)

58.8%

Go to university

2023-24 leavers

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Sixth Form

Yes

Sixth Form Places

149 of 250 (60%)

Headteacher

Mr Declan Mooney

Sixth Form Places: sixth-form pupils on roll against funded places, from the council's return to the DfE school-capacity survey (SCAP), 2024-25.

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Sep 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateInspectorategrade & date· Oct 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 6.7% — below the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,004 pupils on roll — 89.2% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

today

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaMitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook · Forest of Dean · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 8Least deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 7

Gloucestershire peer median: 18 per month

5-month total (7 not published)37

Top categories

Violent crime

17 (46%)

Anti-social behaviour

5 (14%)

Vehicle crime

4 (11%)

and 5 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · vs 741 Gloucestershire schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)4

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m3

Nearest site462m

Includes1 play spaces

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 46.2 dB daytime, peaking at 61.3 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	5.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band E · score 103 · 2025

Heating: Oil · 858 m²

Was band D in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Oct 2024Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Sep 2026

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Nearby schools within 5 km

SGS Forest High School — secondary in Gloucestershire, Needs attention3.4 km away

Dene Magna and Sixth Form

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Dene Magna and Sixth Form

Dene Magna and Sixth Form: key facts

Dene Magna and Sixth Form

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Dene Magna and Sixth Form

Dene Magna and Sixth Form

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Dene Magna and Sixth Form

Dene Magna and Sixth Form: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Dene Magna and Sixth Form

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries