SchoolScoresDanebury School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
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Roman Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6HA
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 18 October 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
64 pupils in this year group.
23% — 21 points below the Hampshire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 34.3 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
89 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 116426), before it changed to its current form.
96% — 2 points above the Hampshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 94% | 93% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 6% | 36% |
| Sixth form college | 46% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 70 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 63 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 125 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.4% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 14th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.1% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 65th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.8% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 51st lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.1 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 65th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 12% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.31% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 56th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 23% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 64th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 5% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 67 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 54% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Danebury School's Ofsted rating?
Danebury School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 October 2022.
How did Danebury School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 23% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 22 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Danebury School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 63 families put Danebury School as their first choice for 70 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 63 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150127.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.