Denstone College
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST14 5HN
A Church of England boarding and day school in Uttoxeter, Denstone College brings together around 747 pupils aged 11 to 18 with an unusually generous staffing level: roughly eight pupils per teacher. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in both education and personal development, with regulatory requirements fully met. Its mixed intake, Christian foundation and full boarding provision make it a school equally suited to local families and those further afield. With a sixth form of 211 pupils, it is a medium-sized school where individual attention is clearly part of the offer.
747
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,542
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 747
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.denstonecollege.org
- Telephone
- 01889 590484
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Lotte Tulloch
Latest results
Attainment 8
49
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
45%
A-level A*-A
39%
A-level A*-B
65%
Teaching & academics
Results sit above the national picture at GCSE, with an Attainment 8 score of 49 against a national average of 46.9 and 45% of grades at 9-7. At A-level, 39% of entries reach A*-A and 65% reach A*-B, supported by a broad subject menu spanning the sciences, mathematics, humanities and social sciences such as economics, psychology and politics. Alongside GCSEs and A-levels, the school offers BTEC and the EPQ, giving pupils more than one route through the senior years. Around 22% of pupils receive SEN support, indicating a school that accommodates a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 211
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 21.75%
- EHC plans
- 1.46%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a strong presence, built around rugby, hockey and cricket, and the school awards scholarships for sporting, academic and artistic excellence. Music, drama and art feature among the most popular subjects, pointing to an active creative life beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,160 - £26,542
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £40,464 - £44,359
Available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
The last word
A well-staffed, all-through C of E school with boarding, solid academic results and real strength in sport. Bursaries and scholarships widen access to fees that climb steeply for full boarders.
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Denstone College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Denstone College located?
Denstone College is located at Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN.
What type of school is Denstone College?
Denstone College is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Denstone College?
Denstone College has approximately 747 pupils on roll.
What is Denstone College's inspection rating?
Denstone College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 18 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.