Cirencester Deer Park School vs Dene Magna and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cirencester Deer Park School
Cirencester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,020 students
Dene Magna and Sixth Form
Mitcheldean · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,020 students
| Measure | Cirencester Deer Park School Cirencester, South West | Dene Magna and Sixth Form Mitcheldean, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 402 | #96 of 402 |
| National rank | #643 of 4,090 | #1139 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,020 | 1,020 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.5 | 52.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81% | 77.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.73 | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.0 |
| town | Cirencester | Mitcheldean |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.deerparkschool.net | www.denemagna.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cirencester Deer Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 67.3).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cirencester Deer Park School better than Dene Magna and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Cirencester Deer Park School ranks higher (79.2 vs 67.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cirencester Deer Park School and Dene Magna and Sixth Form?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Cirencester and Mitcheldean in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cirencester Deer Park School: 1,020. Dene Magna and Sixth Form: 1,020. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cirencester Deer Park School and Dene Magna and Sixth Form rank in South West?
Cirencester Deer Park School is 47th of 402 and Dene Magna and Sixth Form is 96th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).