Denmark Road High School
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West · GL1 3JN
A selective girls' grammar school in Gloucester, Denmark Road draws families from across Gloucestershire who are seeking strong academic results within the state sector. Entry is at age 11 through the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools consortium, and the school is one of the larger grammars of its kind, with around 1,013 girls on roll. That figure sits slightly above its stated capacity of 990, so demand for places is healthy. Ofsted rated every area of the school's work "Good" at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form.
1,013
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.1
- Location
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West
- Website
- http://www.denmarkroad.org/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Gloucestershire Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
18 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
72.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
94%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results here are well ahead of national norms: the average Attainment 8 score of 72.9 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 94% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. As a selective intake, the cohort starts from a high baseline, but the outcomes are consistently strong across the board. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 18.1 is typical for a school of this size.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 9.77%
- EHC plans
- 0.39%
- English as additional language
- 22.2%
- Free school meals
- 5.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 13 October 2021
The last word
A sizeable, well-regarded girls' grammar with results far above the national average and consistently solid Ofsted judgements. Families will need to navigate competitive consortium entry to secure one of the 150 Year 7 places.
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Denmark Road High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Denmark Road High School located?
Denmark Road High School is located at Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN.
What type of school is Denmark Road High School?
Denmark Road High School is a state grammar school in South West.
What subjects does Denmark Road High School test in the 11+?
Denmark Road High School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Denmark Road High School use for the 11+?
Denmark Road High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Denmark Road High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Denmark Road High School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Denmark Road High School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 18 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Denmark Road High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Denmark Road High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Denmark Road High School belong to?
Denmark Road High School is part of the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Denmark Road High School offer?
Denmark Road High School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Denmark Road High School?
Denmark Road High School has approximately 1,013 pupils on roll.
What is Denmark Road High School's Ofsted rating?
Denmark Road High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 13 October 2021.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.