Denstone College — boarding school campus

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ISIDay & boardingChurch of England

Uttoxeter, United Kingdom Day & boarding · Co-ed Age range 4–19 754 pupils Founded 1868

Denstone College

Denstone College is a vibrant and inclusive independent school that offers a rich educational experience set against the stunning backdrop of the Staffords...

Founded 1868 as a Woodard school — 158-year historyCo-educational since 1996≈754 pupils with substantial boarding populationSet on a 100-acre rural campus at Denstone, Staffordshire (in the Peak District)HMC and BSA member; Woodard Corporation schoolSubstantial bursary programme via the Woodard Foundation

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About Denstone College

Denstone College was founded in 1868 by the Woodard Corporation — Nathaniel Woodard's Anglican school federation — as a boys' boarding school in the Staffordshire village of Denstone, in the Peak District. The school sits today on a 100-acre rural campus in the Peak District and became co-educational in 1996. The Headmaster is David Derbyshire. The school educates around 754 pupils with a substantial boarding population. The school is a member of the HMC and the Boarding Schools Association. The school operates a substantial bursary programme via the Woodard Foundation, intended to maintain Nathaniel Woodard's founding principle of providing Anglican boarding-school education to families regardless of means.

Programmes & strengths

SciencesMathematicsModern languagesSport (rugby, cricket)MusicDrama

University destinations

OxbridgeRussell Group (Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Cambridge)Medical schoolsSandhurst

Memberships & accreditations

HMCBSAWoodard CorporationISI

Pupil breakdown

Boys: 448 (59%)
Girls: 306 (41%)
SEN support: 164 (21.8%)
SEN EHCP: 11 (1.5%)

Notable alumni

Old Denstonians active in UK professions, military and the arts

Address

Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Denstone College?

Denstone College is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 4 to 19, located near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.

How do I apply to Denstone College?

Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

What are the fees at Denstone College?

Fees for Denstone College vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £6,720–£14,786.

Is Denstone College a day or boarding school?

Denstone College is a day and boarding school.

Is Denstone College selective?

Denstone College may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.