Denmark Road High School
School summary
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.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 150 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
72.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
94%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 13 October 2021
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.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 9.77%
- EHC plans
- 0.39%
- English as additional language
- 22.2%
- Free school meals
- 5.4%
Schools nearby
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Gloucester, South West
Ribston Hall High School
Gloucester, South West
The Crypt School
Gloucester, South West
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham, South West
Stroud High School
Stroud, South West
Marling School
Stroud, South West
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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
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.