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.
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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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11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning Book set (NVR)
What to Expect on Denmark Road High School
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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