Denefield School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Reading, RG31 6XY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 31% in England
4 of 9 in West Berkshire
Pupils
1,171
First preferences per place
1.07
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 49.3 | 47.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 53% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 51% | 54% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.44 | 0.16 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Little Heath School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- King's Academy Prospect · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Theale Green School · 2.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 17% in England
- Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School · 2.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- The WREN School · 3.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
- River Academy · 3.1 mi · No rating
Best secondary schools in Reading · Best secondary schools in Berkshire
The neighbourhood
Denefield School is in Purley on Thames (typical home £452,500, crime very low).
What is Denefield School's Ofsted rating?
Denefield School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Denefield School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Denefield School is in the top 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.