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Parents' Evening

Year 12 and 13 Parents' Evening
Tuesday 21 February
6.00pm - 8.00pm

Holiday Form

Holiday Form

Free school meals

Is your child entitled to free school meals? School meals will give your child a real appetite for learning and help them to achieve their full potential.  As someone else is preparing the meals for your child, it saves you having to worry about the effort and expense of making packed lunches every day.
The rules have now changed and it is much easier to claim. All you need to do is go to the West Berkshire website. Click here  or call 01635 42400.

Wintry Weather 

Although the weather is cold and the roads may be frosty, no snow or other disruptive weather has been forecast for our area. We will update here if necessary.

Please ensure that students are dressed warmly for the cold snap. Be aware that our uniform policy has not been relaxed and hoodies are not acceptable even if worn under coats


Denefield is an 11-18 school in West Berkshire which sits on the border of Tilehurst and Purley.


The school provides education for the children and young people of both Reading and West Berkshire. At Denefield, every member of our staff is fully committed to serving the needs of the local community.

Our approach enables each student to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes required to become responsible, considerate and well-rounded individuals, adapted to the demands of an ever changing multicultural society. With the support of our dedicated staff, students are able to make the most of their abilities and interests to prepare them for the world of work and to play a full part in their communities... Read the rest of the Head's letter >