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'''Denefield School''' is a ] located in ], ], ], England. The school offers education for mixed students from aged 11 to 18. '''Denefield School''' is a ] ] and ] located in ] (near ]) in ], England.


== History == == History ==
The school was founded in 1976 and was originally called Long Lane Comprehensive School after its location. This name was later changed to avoid confusion with a primary school of the same name on the same road. The school was founded in 1976 and was originally called Long Lane Comprehensive School after its location. This name was later changed to avoid confusion with a primary school of the same name on the same road.


When founded, the school had an enrolment of 180 students in ] which was greatly increased the following year when all the students from Cintra Secondary Modern School joined after that school closed.<ref name=Cintra>{{cite web |url=http://cintra-school.com/ |title=Cintra network website | publisher=Cintra Network |date=April 2016}}</ref> When founded, the school had an enrolment of 180 students in ] which was greatly increased the following year when all the students from Cintra Secondary Modern School joined after that school closed.<ref name=Cintra>{{cite web |url=http://cintra-school.com/ |title=Cintra network website |publisher=Cintra Network |date=April 2016 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424230322/https://cintra-school.com/ |archive-date=24 April 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

In 1989 the school was divided into 3 houses named after local rivers, ], ] and ]. At around the same time a school logo was created depicting an oak tree with three rivers, representing the houses, flowing from the base of the trunk. The large oak tree which was the inspiration for the logo still exists, and can be seen in the playing fields behind the school buildings. The logo also reflected the origin of the name Denefield, which has as its stem the Old English 'Dene', meaning a wooded river valley. At this time also the existing motto of 'we care' was modified to 'caring, learning, achieving'.


The Sixth form took its first students in 1981. Over the years Denefield has continued to grow and by 1992 when it became a ] it had over 1,000 students on roll. It was awarded a specialism as a ] in 1994. The Sixth form took its first students in 1981. Over the years Denefield has continued to grow and by 1992 when it became a ] it had over 1,000 students on roll. It was awarded a specialism as a ] in 1994.


⚫ In 1999, Denefield became a ] and in January 2012, Denefield became an ].
The 3 rivers house system was abolished in 1994 when a new system focused on academic years was introduced. Instead of being grouped into 3 houses students were grouped into 6 letters taken from the first 6 letter of the ] town’s name. Year 7 students for example were therefore grouped into 7R, 7E, 7A, 7D, 7I & 7N and this replicated in each year up to year 11. The Sixth Form's Year 12 and 13 only had an R, E & A groups due to the reduced student numbers. Despite there no longer being an official link between the years as under the old house system, students would often cheer fellow letter group students from other years at annual sports days.


==Ofsted judgements==
⚫ In 1999, Denefield became a ] and in January 2012, Denefield became an ]. At this time a new and the current house system was introduced along with a new school uniform, school logo and motto. The school has been over subscribed since September 2014.


The school was judged Good with outstanding features in 2005;Satisfactory in 2010.<ref name="Ofsted 2012">{{cite web|title=Denefield School: Inspection 2012|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2164019/urn/137777.pdf|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20150408152922/http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/index.php?q%3Dfiledownloading/%26id%3D2164019%26type%3D1%26refer%3D0|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 April 2015|website=Ofsted: Denefield School|publisher=Ofsted|access-date=24 November 2017}}</ref> In 2012 it was judged Inadequate.<ref name="Ofsted 2012" /> In 2014 it was inspected again and judged Good.<ref name="Ofsted 2014">{{cite web|title=Ofsted: Denefield School 2014|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2400442/urn/137777.pdf|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20150408152856/http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/index.php?q%3Dfiledownloading/%26id%3D2400442%26type%3D1%26refer%3D0|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 April 2015|website=Ofsted|access-date=24 November 2017}}</ref> It was judged as Good following a short inspection in January 2018 and again in November 2023.
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==Building== ==Building==
The original school building was erected in 1976 as temporary accommodation, however, the old building still stands and much of the school has been rebuilt and refurbished. The school has state of the art facilities for Science, Technology, Art and Music and has large grounds which are used for sporting activities. The school was graded 'good' in its last Ofsted inspection in June 2014. The original school building was erected in 1976 as temporary accommodation, however, the old building still stands and much of the school has been rebuilt and refurbished. The school has facilities for Science, Technology, Art and Music and has large grounds which are used for sporting activities.
The school was graded 'good' in its last Ofsted inspection in November 2023.


==Houses== ==Headteachers==
Denefield has had two house systems since it was opened in 1976. The current 4 house system was introduced as part of the series of changes brought in after the school was found to be ‘inadequate’ by ] inspectors. The houses are named Norcot, Langley, Sulham and Kentwood which are named after 4 local hills in the local area.

==Headteacher==
The current headteacher is Miss Lucy Dawe, she took over in September 2015. She took over from Mr Glyn Whiteford who, after taking the school into and out of special measures, left the school on August 31, 2015. Miss Dawe was previously deputy head.


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Academy school in Reading, Berkshire, England
Denefield School
Address
Long Lane
Tilehurst
Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
England
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoSuccess for life
Established1976
Local authorityWest Berkshire
Department for Education URN137777 Tables
OfstedReports
ChairLorraine Doyle
Head teacherEdwin Towill
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1142
Websitehttp://www.denefield.org.uk

Denefield School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Tilehurst (near Reading) in Berkshire, England.

History

The school was founded in 1976 and was originally called Long Lane Comprehensive School after its location. This name was later changed to avoid confusion with a primary school of the same name on the same road.

When founded, the school had an enrolment of 180 students in Year 7 which was greatly increased the following year when all the students from Cintra Secondary Modern School joined after that school closed.

The Sixth form took its first students in 1981. Over the years Denefield has continued to grow and by 1992 when it became a grant-maintained school it had over 1,000 students on roll. It was awarded a specialism as a Technology College in 1994.

In 1999, Denefield became a foundation school and in January 2012, Denefield became an academy.

Ofsted judgements

The school was judged Good with outstanding features in 2005;Satisfactory in 2010. In 2012 it was judged Inadequate. In 2014 it was inspected again and judged Good. It was judged as Good following a short inspection in January 2018 and again in November 2023.

Building

The original school building was erected in 1976 as temporary accommodation, however, the old building still stands and much of the school has been rebuilt and refurbished. The school has facilities for Science, Technology, Art and Music and has large grounds which are used for sporting activities. The school was graded 'good' in its last Ofsted inspection in November 2023.

Headteachers

Name Dates in post
6th Mr Edwin Towill Sept 2019 to date
5th Mrs Lucy Hillyard (formerly Miss Lucy Dawe) Sept 2015 to Aug 2019
4th Mr Glyn Whiteford Sept 2008 to Aug 2015
3rd Mr Eric Joint Sept 2000 to Aug 2008
2nd Mr Mike Scott May 1984 to Aug 2000
1st Mr Derek Hopkins Sept 1976 to Apr 1984

References

  1. DFES Performance Tables
  2. "Cintra network website". Cintra Network. April 2016. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Denefield School: Inspection 2012". Ofsted: Denefield School. Ofsted. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  4. "Ofsted: Denefield School 2014". Ofsted. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  5. ^ "Headteachers at Denefield". What do they Know. March 2016.
  6. "Chronicles of Purley 1990-1994". Project Purley. September 2016. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016.

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