Denstone College
School summary
A co-educational boarding and day school set in the Staffordshire countryside near Uttoxeter, Denstone College combines a Church of England foundation with a generous staffing model: a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one across its 747 pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. With boarding available and a sixth form of just over 200, it suits families wanting a rounded, pastorally attentive education from 11 to 18. Notably, more than a fifth of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learners.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
45%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
39%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
65%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: 45% of GCSE grades reach 9-7 against a national average of 23%, while at A-level 39% of entries earn A*-A (national average 28%) and 65% reach A*-B. The breadth is wide, with sciences, mathematics, business studies and the humanities all popular at both GCSE and A-level, alongside French and Spanish. BTEC and the Extended Project Qualification broaden the academic offer beyond the traditional A-level route.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Miss Lotte Tulloch
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 211
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, with rugby, hockey and cricket at the heart of school life. Scholarships in sport, academic work and artistic excellence reward talent in several directions, and subjects such as drama, music and art feature prominently in the curriculum.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 21.75%
- EHC plans
- 1.46%
Mobile phone policy
If parents feel it is necessary, pupils may bring mobile telephones to school but they may only be used during free time. They must be turned off during lessons, activities, meetings, assemblies, prep etc, unless given permission by the member of staff to use them. Pupils are responsible for the care and security of their phones. If phones are misused, they may be confiscated and will be handed into the lodge for collection at the end of the school day.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,160 - £26,542
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £40,464 - £44,359
Available
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.