# Denefield School — Reading, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr E Towill

## Contact

- **Address:** Denefield School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, RG31 6XY
- **Phone:** 0118 9413458
- **Website:** http://www.denefield.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/reading/denefield-school-13255

## About

Denefield is a happy, vibrant and ambitious school on the western edge of Reading. We aim for Success for Life – supporting every young person to achieve well and to develop the character, confidence and values to thrive.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Happy with Our Decision: We're really happy with our decision to send our child to Denefield. The house system has been a great way for them to make friends and feel a sense of belonging. The school's commitment to charity fundraising is also something we're proud to be a part of. *(Aug 2023)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings About Denefield: We've had a mixed experience at Denefield so far. My child has enjoyed the extracurricular activities and the sense of community within the house system. However, we've had some issues with communication from the school and feel that the facilities could be improved. We're hoping things will improve as we move forward. *(May 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding Experience at Denefield: My child has had an amazing time at Denefield. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are supportive and knowledgeable. The school's focus on character, kindness, and personal responsibility really resonates with me as a parent. We can't wait for the next chapter. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Denefield Helped My Child Grow: My child attended Denefield from Year 7 to Year 11, and I was really impressed with the progress they made. The school's broad curriculum and excellent teaching staff gave them a great foundation for their future. While there were some areas for improvement, overall I'm grateful for the experience. *(Oct 2021)*

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