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Welcome to Denbigh School

Denbigh School Sixth Form offers students an exceptional Post-16 educational experience. With 470 students, we are one of the largest sixth forms in the local area and we draw students from schools across Milton Keynes and beyond, attracted by our academic success, curriculum offer, enrichment opportunities and student support.If you decide to join our Sixth Form, we will help you to prepare for the next stage of your life. We will offer you a personalised study path chosen from a wide range of academic courses matched to your strengths and plans for the future. You will be supported by a tutor and will receive comprehensive guidance on higher education and career choices. We want you to succeed and help our Sixth Form to be the best it can be.Our students are increasingly accessing the growing competitive apprenticeship market, securing placements with well-respected companies. We want you to build on your academic success and develop your skills and confidence by taking advantage of the many exciting and fulfilling enrichment opportunities we offer. You will be joining a Sixth Form where our students are mature, successful, and excellent role models for younger students and where the contribution they make to school life is highly valued. We are very proud of our Sixth Form, and we are sure if you come and visit us you will see why.Mr Daniel BennettDirector of Post-16

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,784 Total

No. of Boys

866 (48.5%)

No. of Girls

918 (51.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

42.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

5.11%

A*/A grades

17.61%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

90%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:25%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:63%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

0%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

17%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:83%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:67%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:17%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Sixth Form Application Process

Key Dates & Deadlines

Dec 15, 2025

Sixth Form Applications Open

Jan 14, 2026

Sixth Form Open Evening

Feb 27, 2026

Sixth Form Applications Close


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

3 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Half Term 3

Feb 22 - Apr 1

Summer

3 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 27

Half Term 2

May 30 - Jun 3

Half Term 3

Jun 6 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 20 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 30 - Jun 3


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed