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From The Archives!The front of Denefield School, looking a little different from how it looks today. We are not sure exa...
26/05/2026

From The Archives!

The front of Denefield School, looking a little different from how it looks today. We are not sure exactly when this photograph was taken, but we love how it captures a moment in the school's history.

If you were a student or member of staff at Denefield, you will know this view well.

Can you help us date this photograph? Comment below or tag someone who might know it. You can share your own memories with us via [email protected]

From The Archives!A sixth form group photograph taken during Mr Mike Scott's time as Headteacher — so somewhere between ...
23/05/2026

From The Archives!

A sixth form group photograph taken during Mr Mike Scott's time as Headteacher — so somewhere between 1985 and 2000. Look at those faces, those smiles, those hairstyles!

Do you recognise yourself or someone you know? Can you tell us the exact year? Drop a comment or tag a friend or get in touch with us via [email protected].

What a way to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday! Recently, our students transformed tutor group doors ac...
22/05/2026

What a way to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday!

Recently, our students transformed tutor group doors across the school into wonderful displays of habitats, wildlife and the natural world. Every display was judged on creativity, accuracy, visual impact and teamwork.

Our winners are:
Best overall display: K-LMY (Whales)
Most creative: K-SMP (Tigers)
Most informative: N-LAN (Red Pandas)
Sixth Form choice: N-LBE (Black Spider Monkeys)

Special mentions go to S-GPE, K-VAN, L-EGH, N-CTS and L-MSH.
Thank you to all staff and students who supported the competition and helped make it such a success.
You can see more of these brilliant displays on our website.

Congratulations to our Year 13 A Level Drama students on a brilliant set of exam performances.Our students performed ext...
22/05/2026

Congratulations to our Year 13 A Level Drama students on a brilliant set of exam performances.

Our students performed extracts from 5 Le****ns Eating a Quiche, a sharp and very funny comedy set in 1956. The piece demands precise comic timing and bold, committed performances, and our students rose to the challenge superbly.

The performances received excellent reviews from our examiners and audiences, and we now look forward to some fantastic results for our Drama students.

Thank you to everyone who came along to support them.

Congratulations to our Year 11 GCSE Drama students, who delivered a wonderful set of performances this term.Over the pas...
22/05/2026

Congratulations to our Year 11 GCSE Drama students, who delivered a wonderful set of performances this term.

Over the past few weeks, we have welcomed our GCSE Drama examiners and parents into school, and our students showcased extracts from a range of plays, from The Threepenny Opera by Brecht to Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
The performances received excellent reviews from the audiences, and we now look forward to some fantastic results for our Drama students.

Thank you to everyone who came along, and in some cases joined in with the performances too.

Save the date for our upcoming Year 7 Parents’ Evening. More information on how to register will be shared with parents/...
18/05/2026

Save the date for our upcoming Year 7 Parents’ Evening. More information on how to register will be shared with parents/carers soon. Keep an eye out.

Double House Points Day! On Friday 15 May, students have another chance to earn double house points.Classwork, kindness,...
14/05/2026

Double House Points Day!

On Friday 15 May, students have another chance to earn double house points.
Classwork, kindness, effort, going the extra mile, tomorrow it all will count twice.

Langley • Norcot • Sulham • Kentwood; who will take the lead?

Year 5 Information Evening A reminder for Year 5 families whose child attends a primary school outside our local catchme...
14/05/2026

Year 5 Information Evening

A reminder for Year 5 families whose child attends a primary school outside our local catchment, we would love to welcome you to Denefield this evening.

📅 Thursday 14 May
🕕 6.00pm to 7.00pm
📍 Da Vinci space, Denefield School

Mr Towill will share what makes Denefield the school it is today, and how we nurture and develop our young people from Year 7 through to Year 11 and Year 13. You will also hear from staff and students about our subjects, teaching, facilities and pastoral care, all of which give our students 'success for life.'

Previous parents and carers have told us they found this a useful introduction to Denefield ahead of our daytime tours in June or Open Evening in September.

We look forward to seeing you tonight.

From The Archives!In the summer of 1986, Denefield staff and parents came together for a cricket match on a glorious sun...
13/05/2026

From The Archives!

In the summer of 1986, Denefield staff and parents came together for a cricket match on a glorious sunny Saturday. The date was 28 June, the sky was blue, and the staff won by 19 runs; a victory we imagine they were very proud of!

It is a lovely reminder that Denefield has always been more than just a school.

Do you spot yourself or someone you know? We would love to name every single person in this photograph. Tag a friend, share this post, or send your memories to [email protected] 👇

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