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Denbigh School

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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2.3 /5

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About Denbigh School

Denbigh School is a dynamic learning environment where innovation flourishes, achievement is celebrated, and high expectations drive students and staff to reach their full potential.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Anthony Steed

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 3.4
Teaching Quality 3.1
Communication 3.3
Student Wellbeing 3.5
Facilities 3.4

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 212 responses • 11.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

88.6% positive 10.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

90.6% positive 8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

85.9% positive 12.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

87.7% positive 9% negative

My child does well at this school

84.9% positive 13.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 212 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
104.9
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

55.6
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.30
Progress 8
Above average
64.4%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
81.2%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

72.0% entered EBacc
54.4% achieved EBacc
261 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 15

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Parent
Parent May 23, 2025
3.0

"Lord Grey is much better than Denbigh"

The best school in MK is 1) Lord Grey academy 2) Denby Academy, 3) St.Pauls high school 4) Oakgrove school 5) Shenley Brrokend high school. Lord grey is best if you want academic excellence. Unfortunately denby is getting less popular now.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 8, 2025
1.0

"I am very unhappy"

am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding an incident in which my phone was taken, and its contents were searched by school staff. I believe this action was unjustified and potentially in violation of my rights under UK law and school policy.

At no point was I given a clear reason that justified this invasion of my privacy.

Concerns & Violations
Lack of Justification – UK government guidelines state that school staff can only search a student's phone if they have reasonable grounds to suspect prohibited content. I was not given a valid reason for this search.
Privacy Violation – A phone contains personal and sensitive information. Searching through it without proper cause is a serious breach of trust and may go against the Department for Education’s guidelines on student searches.
Pressure to Unlock My Device – If I was coerced into unlocking my phone, this could be seen as an abuse of authority. Schools do not have the right to force students to provide access to their personal data.
Failure to Follow School Policy – If Denbigh School has a policy on phone searches, I request clarification on how this incident aligns with that policy. If my rights were violated, I expect the school to take corrective action.
Requested Actions
I request the following:

A written explanation of why my phone was searched and under what authority.
A review of the school’s phone search policy to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.
Assurance that similar incidents will not occur in the future without proper justification.
An apology for any distress caused by this situation.
If I do not receive a satisfactory response, I will consider escalating this complaint to the governing board, the local education authority, or external organisations such as the Children’s Commissioner for England.

I expect a response to this complaint within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 working days]. I hope this matter can be resolved fairly and in accordance with students’ rights.

Sincerely,
Anonymous
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 29, 2023
2.0

"Denbigh"

Bad teachers and bad consequence techniques . lack of school trips . Lack of school supplies
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent May 28, 2023
2.0

"Denbigh being bad"

Most teachers are the worst at teaching hindering our chance of passing GCSEs and A-Levels. Teachers are also very stupid as they and blind and death when it comes to bullying as they happen to "never" see it, even right Infront of them.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Jan 21, 2023
1.0

"Forces students to not like people they don’t like"

Very woke school, I don’t like it how my little brother is being forced to not like social media Influencer Andrew tate.
I believe in free speech and free thinking.
That right there is not free speech or free thinking. It’s brain washing. If he likes someone let him like him, it’s not the schools choice. My brother is his own person not the school’s property.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 3/5
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Emily B
Parent Sep 15, 2022
5.0

"Excellent school with great facilities!"

We've been at Denbigh for 3 years now and I'm constantly impressed by the facilities, staff and values. My child is thriving and the Eco-Textile Dye Garden Club is a highlight of their year.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 2, 2022
1.0

"SMELLLYYY"

I dont go to school here
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Apr 15, 2022
3.0

"Decent, But Had Some Issues"

The Performing Arts department is incredible there! I highly recommend if you want to do music, drama or music technology definitely, you get access to lots of equipment and the teachers there are always so lovely :)

I did have some issues regarding how bullying was handled.

I also experienced a traumatic event outside of school, which greatly affected my mental health and studies. They gave me access to organisations to help support me, however struggled to be empathetic and accommodating when my symptoms affected me in class (despite being fully aware of these issues).

The cafeteria is also weirdly overpriced and didn't have many good vegetarian options last time I was there.

Overall, a decent school and probably one of the better ones in Milton Keynes.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 18, 2022
4.0

"wowcha!"

wow, can i just say WOW, i love teaching here although the students can be cruel. such a lush environment and i love the gorg english teacher, you know who you are ;)
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Dec 21, 2021
2.0

"I don't know. A review "

It's been very rough. Teachers are all over the place. They either care or reslly don't
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
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Rachel W
Parent Apr 25, 2021
4.0

"Good but room for improvement"

My child is still young, but I'm pleased with the progress they've made at Denbigh. However, I do think the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about what's going on.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Apr 3, 2021
4.0

"Good School - Totally Reccomeneded! "

I think the school is great but, like all schools, it has its problems. Out of all the schools in Milton Keynes, Denbigh is one of the best.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Dec 9, 2020
4.0

"Good School"

Good school, you get a lot from it. Lots of caring students and teachers. Totally reccomend!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 27, 2020
2.0

"Most loved it but not for me"

Was a good school but I personally didn’t like it
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
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Mark D
Parent Feb 12, 2020
5.0

"My child loves Denbigh!"

As a former parent, I'm still in touch with the school and I've seen how much my child has grown and developed since joining Denbigh. The emphasis on kindness, respect and responsibility is just fantastic.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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