Denmark Road High School vs Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denmark Road High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,024 students
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Chepstow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,024 students
| Measure | Denmark Road High School Gloucester, South West | Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre Chepstow, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 402 | #128 of 402 |
| National rank | #162 of 4,090 | #1425 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,024 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,024 | 1,024 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.4% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 72.9 | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.2% | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.1% | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | 6.80 | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | 37.3 | 36.4 |
| town | Gloucester | Chepstow |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.denmarkroad.org/ | www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Denmark Road High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.6 vs 61.1).
- •Denmark Road High School is girls and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre is co-educational.
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 Denmark Road High School better than Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Denmark Road High School ranks higher (93.6 vs 61.1 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 Denmark Road High School and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Chepstow in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denmark Road High School: 1,024. Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,024. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denmark Road High School and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South West?
Denmark Road High School is 19th of 402 and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre is 128th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).