Denmark Road Prospectus Main School

DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

Our students are valued, celebrated, nurtured and supported on their seven-year journey to

SUCCESS

DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

OUR ETHOS

“ The pervading ethos that girls ‘can’.”

Parent

Our mission is simple. We settle for ‘Nothing less than positive progress and wellbeing for all.’

Denmark Road High School (DRHS) are proud to be one of the top schools both in the South West and nationally (Sunday Times, ParentPower). This is not an accolade judged by outcomes alone, it is a measure of holistic quality of education.

We live our values. Students are encouraged to Discover who they are, recognising and celebrating themselves and our communities. Through every tailored experience students are prepared for who they want to be in the world; they Realise their health and happiness. We act in Honour. Everyone is known, valued, included and celebrated. Students learn to change and flourish through opportunity, they embrace challenge, they Shape the future for themselves, others and the planet.

“ Students work hard, strive for and achieve success.”

Ofsted

DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

Our curriculum enables students to be ready for whatever they want to be in the world.

Our high quality, broad and balanced curriculum is relevant to and resonates with all our students. We achieve subject mastery through sequential and challenging programmes of study. In Years 7-9 we build the foundation required for GCSE success in Year 11, A Level excellence in Year 13 and to open the doors to Higher Education, Apprenticeships and the world of work.

“ In lessons, it is typical to see students deeply engaged in scholarly discussion.”

Ofsted

SUBJECT MASTERY THROUGH

DYNAMIC THINKING

“ Students enjoy a rich, stimulating and ambitious curriculum. They encounter a diverse range of voices and perspectives.”

Ofsted

THINKING

At DRHS we know that subject mastery is achieved through dynamic thinking, the ability to learn, unlearn and relearn. Research by The Sutton Trust has shown that when students understand how they think and learn, then practise and refine these skills, they make better progress, gain in confidence and are more adaptable. We have placed ‘thinking’ at the heart of our teaching and learning, “As a result, students remember and use what they learn confidently.” (Ofsted).

DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

“ DRHS promotes a positive feminist image: that there is nothing a woman can’t aim for in today’s world.”

Parent

CONFIDENCE AND CARE

“ My daughter is amongst like-minded students where studying hard and taking pride in her successes is seen as the norm.”

Parent

Within the school community each student is a member of a House providing opportunities for students of all ages to work together and support each other. Daily contact with a Form Tutor ensures your child is well cared for and has ongoing, consistent support for their academic development and wellbeing. By working closely with parents, Form Tutors and Heads of Year, we develop strong and effective relationships to complement student progress.

This positive and effective partnership between home and school is a key strength of DRHS and ensures that students’ wellbeing and personal development are outstanding. Specialist staff are available to provide careers advice, health advice and an independent counselling service. Our experienced Wellbeing and SEND teams work with students who require additional support.

“ Denmark Road is an extremely friendly environment. This school oozes warmth and respect.”

Parent

DENMARK ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

Our

curriculum provides the space to immerse ourselves in life-shaping and life-changing learning and experiences.

Our wider enrichment offer facilitates learning which extends beyond any single subject. The outstanding breadth of experiences offered is developed through our dedicated curriculum time as part of Discover+ electives.

Opportunities include volunteering, leading and competing in a range of House Events; internal and external clubs and societies; representing the

school in Sport, Music, Drama, Dance, Humanities, Arts, Science, Chess, Public Speaking and many more.

Students participate in local, national and international trips, experiencing Art Galleries, Theatrical Performances, Historical and Cultural sites, a Music Tour to Germany, a Netball Tour to Barbados and World Challenge expeditions to Ecuador and Tanzania.

“ Students become active citizens who want to improve society.”

Ofsted

“ Students participate in an extensive range of sporting, creative, technical, cultural and spiritual pursuits.”

Ofsted

LIFE SHAPING LIFE CHANGING

DENMARK ROAD SIXTH FORM

In

a world where academic qualifications are a necessity but no longer enough

THE EDGE We provide

Our commitment to develop the person and thereby achieve exceptional outcomes continues through Sixth Form. We provide high quality A Level Provision and through individual subjects and The Edge programme students continue to accumulate the knowledge, behaviours and skills necessary to succeed and flourish.

JOIN US

Our School is in the

heart of the city.

We are easily accessible by train, public and school bus services.

Open Events.

The best way to understand us is to visit us. Details of open events are available via our website.

How to apply.

Students must meet the qualifying standard through an Entrance Test in order to be eligible for a place. Admissions details are available on our website.