Denmark Road High School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Denmark Road High School, Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN
- Number of pupils: 850+ (girls aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: reception@denmarkroad.org
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Gloucestershire 11+ Selection Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Gloucestershire residents)
Mark Your Calendar
See Denmark Road High School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Denmark Road High School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1919, Denmark Road High School (DRHS) is a leading selective school renowned for its academic excellence and supportive environment. In 2023, the school achieved 89% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 82% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers a broad curriculum with specialist programs in STEM subjects, performing arts, and modern languages. DRHS’s innovative “Women in Leadership” initiative connects students with alumnae mentors, while its £3.2m Creative Arts Centre provides outstanding facilities for music, drama, and art.
Beyond academics, DRHS provides an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning debating teams, award-winning choir and orchestra, and competitive sports academies. The school’s unique “DRHS Passport” challenges students to complete leadership, creative, and community projects.
Navigating the Application process at Denmark Road High School
- Registration: Apply for Gloucestershire 11+ test by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Gloucestershire 11+ taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to home local authority by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
- Appeals Process: For candidates scoring within the review range
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The Gloucestershire 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including comprehension)
- Paper 2: Mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 220+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Gloucestershire
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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