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.

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

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Dene Magna and Sixth Form

StateSecondary

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Abenhall Road, GL17 0DU Website01594542370

Last offer 3.81 mi

Verified from official sources

Good· our summaryOct 2024

Inspected Oct 2024

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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

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Admissions data: 2026-27

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

today

Offer daySecondary National Offer Day

Monday, 1 March 2027

in 121 days

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Admissions Overview

Places (Year 7): 175

Furthest place offered: 3.8 miles (not shown to be a cut-off)

Oversubscribed — about 1 first-choice applicants per place

September 2026 entry

Places for September 2027 entry: 175

How places are allocated:Official catchmentSibling priorityDistance tiebreak

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Sibling priority — criterion 3

Any student who will have a sibling attending Dene Magna School at the start of the next academic year.

25% of secondary admission appeals heard in Gloucestershire Council were successful (2025-26 entry — 562 heard).

2025-26: 25%2024-25: 26%2023-24: 29%2022-23: 37%2021-22: 54%

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Nearby schools within 5 km

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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.

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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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Any student whose parent is a member of staff where: a. the member of staff has been employed at the school fo — Any student whose parent is a member of staff where: a. the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or b. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

6Any remaining places would be allocated on the basis of proximity of the child’s home to Dene Magna School, me — Any remaining places would be allocated on the basis of proximity of the child’s home to Dene Magna School, measured in a straight line, with those living nearer being accorded the highest priority. In the event of the oversubscription of any of the criterion (2,3,4,5,6), where there are two or more children living the same distance from the school, then a ‘names in a hat’ process will be undertaken by the Admissions’ Authority, with the first name drawn being successful. To view the school’s comprehensive admissions policy, please see here: Dene Magna School – Determined Admissions Policy 2027 37

Printed by Gloucestershire County Council in its 2027 secondary information and guidance booklet, which reproduces each school's own admissions policy. Check the school's full determined policy for definitions and evidence requirements. The booklet defines this school's catchment area as: Priority area comprises the parishes of Blaisdon, Drybrook, Longhope (south west of Yartleton Lane and Sterrys Lane), Mitcheldean, Ruardean and Westbury-on-Severn. A map showing the catchment area is available and can be viewed at the school by request.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

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

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

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Admissions data: 2026-27

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

today

Offer daySecondary National Offer Day

Monday, 1 March 2027

in 121 days

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.

Admissions Overview

Places (Year 7): 175

Furthest place offered: 3.8 miles (not shown to be a cut-off)

Oversubscribed — about 1 first-choice applicants per place

September 2026 entry

Places for September 2027 entry: 175

How places are allocated:Official catchmentSibling priorityDistance tiebreak

Admissions history & last distance offered, year by year →

How does your postcode compare with last year’s offers? Check every school near you.

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Sibling priority — criterion 3

Any student who will have a sibling attending Dene Magna School at the start of the next academic year.

25% of secondary admission appeals heard in Gloucestershire Council were successful (2025-26 entry — 562 heard).

2025-26: 25%2024-25: 26%2023-24: 29%2022-23: 37%2021-22: 54%

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

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

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Drybrook Primary School

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