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Dene Magna School 
Type Comprehensive Headteacher Stephen Brady Deputy Headteacher Sarah Tufnell Specialism Technology College Location Abenhall Road
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0DU
United KingdomLocal authority Gloucestershire DfE URN 115773 Ofsted Reports Staff Approx. 50 Students 749 (2008) Gender Coeducational Ages 11–16 Houses Addax, Brocket, Sassaby, Hart & Rhebok Colours Blue, Yellow and White Website www.denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk Coordinates: 51°51′33″N 2°29′03″W / 51.85915°N 2.48430°W
Dene Magna Community School is a secondary foundation school in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, England, previously known as Abenhall Comprehensive School. The school is mixed, and has 745 pupils aged between 11 and 16. In 2005, the school was awarded a place on Ofsted's "Honours List" of 234 high-achieving schools.[1] The headmaster is Stephen Brady - replacing Robert Broadbridge in December 2009. In 2008 the school continued their good reputation as they had another outstanding Ofsted report. Thus making the school one of the best secondary and comprehensive schools in the United Kingdom. In September 2011 the school became one of the only schools in the area to adopt the new Academy status which had been put forward by the government, this meant that governors and leaders of the school could take control of the financial gatherings of the school and the school as a whole.
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Health and environmental campaigns
In 2000 the school was awarded a certificate by the United Nations for its contribution to environmental education, when a seven month campaign to reduce the school's waste resulted in a 59% reduction in the volume of rubbish produced.[2] The staff intend to change the menus for the food offered by the school to make the students' diets healthier, responding to the area's status as being the area with the highest incidence of heart disease in the country.[3]
Student voice
The Student Council represents the student body's views. From each Tutor Group two representatives are elected annually to attend meetings of their respective Year Council, from which three are elected to attend the meetings of the School Council (Student Council).
Within meetings of the Student Council, matters of student politics are discussed ranging from the interviewing of candidates applying for a post at the school, to discussing new bills and policies regarding the schools management.
School events
- Mufti Day - Non-school uniform day, takes place around 4 or 5 times a year.
- Sports Day (June) - The whole school day is dedicated to athletics this is used to win house points
- Sponsored Walk (June) - takes place every year to raise funds for charity and school funds.
Notable alumni
- David Drew, politician, Former Labour MP for Stroud (former member of staff)
- Robert Broadbridge, cricketer (headmaster) 2001-2009
- Paul Manns, footballer - Harrow Hill FC (current teacher) 2009–present
- Natasha (Mo) Hunt, - England Women's Rugby Player (former student)
School Links
There are a number of links which Dene Magna have with the wider world, this includes other schools in countries including Kenya, Spain, Qatar and Japan. There are a group of students who take time of school each year to visit the link school in Kenya, and there is a student exchange.
Sport
There are many sports played at Dene Magna but in team games competitively against other schools there are 3 main sports Football, Rugby and Cricket.
The main highlight that has been achieved is the Year 10 Rugby Team playing in the 2008 Daily Mail cup. The team reached the final round of the regional competition and lost to Chosen Hill School.
Houses
All of the school houses have been named after different species of deer.
Addax: Runner-Up in the Interhouse Cup 2011
Brocket: Winners of the Interhouse Cup 2011
Sassaby: 5th in the Interhouse Cup 2011
Hart: 3rd of the Interhouse Cup 2011
Rhebok: 4th in the Interhouse Cup 2011
References
Schools in Gloucestershire Primary Comprehensive Archway School · Beaufort School · Balcarras School · Brimsham Green School · Brockworth Enterprise School · Central Technology College · Chosen Hill School · Cirencester Kingshill School · Cirencester Deer Park School · Cleeve School · Cotswold School · Dene Magna Community School · Katharine Lady Berkeley's School · Newent Community School · Rednock School · Severn Vale School · St Peter's High School · Thomas Keble School · Tewkesbury School · Wyedean SchoolGrammar The Crypt School · High School for Girls · Marling School · Pate's Grammar School · Ribston Hall High School · Sir Thomas Rich's School · Stroud High SchoolSixth form colleges Independent (preparatory) Independent (senior) Independent (all ages) Categories:- Comprehensive schools in Gloucestershire
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