w/c Monday 2 February 2026 – Week B

We have raised £4,957 so far with your support. Help us go further.

As we prepare to celebrate 50 years of Denefield in September 2026, we are inviting our community to help us build a lasting legacy for our students.

Government funding covers the essentials, but it does not provide the extras that enhance students’ experience of school. To mark this milestone, we have launched the Denefield 50 Appeal, with a goal of raising £50,000 to improve student spaces, sports facilities and enrichment opportunities. The School Council will help to prioritise how the funds are used.

Thanks to the generous support of our parents/carers, we have already raised £4,957. This is a fantastic start, and with continued support we can go even further.

Examples of possible improvements include additional outdoor seating and covered social areas, updates to sports facilities, and further investment in extra-curricular clubs.

Every contribution matters. Regular monthly donations of £5, £20 or £100 help us plan ahead, and one-off donations are equally valued. Together, these contributions will support both our current students and those who will join Denefield in the future.

To support the Denefield 50 Appeal, please click the button below.

Denefield 50

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make Success for Life a reality for every student.

PTA – Expression of Interest

As part of Denefield 50, we are exploring the possibility of setting up a Parent Teacher Association (PTA). A PTA is led by parents/carers and supports the school through fundraising and community events. At this stage, we are simply gauging interest. There is no commitment required.

If you would like to be involved or would like to find out more, please complete the short expression of interest form by clicking the button below. 

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Denefield Events

Well done to our U12 Boys basketball team on a fantastic win against the U12 Girls team from Blessed Hugh Faringdon School.

The boys delivered a confident and well-organised performance, showing excellent teamwork, focus, and determination to secure a 24–7 victory. It was a positive and competitive fixture, with good effort shown by both teams throughout the match.

Denefield Upcoming Events

Headteacher's Open House

From September 2026, the school is proposing to move to a horizontal pastoral system, where students are placed in tutor groups within their own year group (for example, all Year 7 students together), while retaining our House system for identity, pride and competition.

We are inviting parents/carers to complete a short, three-question survey to share their views on the proposed move to a horizontal pastoral system. The survey will take only two minutes and the last date to complete is Monday 2 February by 12.00pm.

Your feedback will help shape how this model is introduced and what elements of our current system we retain.

Parents/Carers Survey

Following this, parents/carers are also warmly invited to attend the Headteacher’s Open House on Monday 2 February at 5.00pm, where the proposal will be discussed in more detail by Mr Towill and Mr Simpson, and questions can be raised directly.

You may choose to complete the survey, attend the Open House, or do both. Completing the survey in advance will help inform the discussion on the evening.

Thank you for taking the time to support this important piece of school development.

Click the button below to sign up.

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Year 9 GCSE/BTEC Level 2 Options Evening

The Year 9 GCSE/BTEC Level 2 Options Evening will take place at Denefield School on Thursday 5 February, from 5.00pm to 6.30pm.

The evening will begin with a short presentation at 5.00pm in the Sports Hall, followed by the subject marketplace in Da Vinci from 5.20pm to 6.30pm. A map showing subject areas will be available on the evening.

Please allow enough time to arrive on site and be seated in the Sports Hall by 5.00pm. Car parking on site will be extremely limited, so we encourage families to walk where possible. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact the school in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please note refreshments will be available to purchase in support of Denefield 50 Fundraising appeal. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 5 February.

Save the date

Save the date for our upcoming Virtual Parents' Evenings. More information on how to register for the evening will be shared soon. 

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