Our 'transformation is nothing short of remarkable' says Denton School
The school has spoken out about media coverage which they have stated is outdated and no longer exists.
Denton Community College became Denton Community Academy in January 2025, when it joined Northern Education Trust (NET). The school has said that their “transformation has been nothing short of remarkable.”
The school has also stated that their exam results have doubled and they are now the highest-performing non-selective school in Tameside.
Denton Community Academy has acknowledged that they were previously among the lowest performers, but argue that this has now “changed dramatically.”
To show these changes, the academy points to success indicators like a third of Year 11s achieving a Grade 7 or higher in English this summer and Ofsted praising them as a “calm and purposeful” school environment.
In the inspectors official letter they said: “The school’s work to shift the culture has borne fruit. Pupils’ consideration for others has improved. The ‘praise culture’ allows pupils’ achievements to be celebrated… Pupils spoke empathetically about the culture day organised to celebrate pupils’ different heritages.”
Principal Donald Cumming expressed his pride in the school and said: “We’re over the moon with our GCSE results and the fantastic feedback from Ofsted. Our amazing staff and students truly deserve this recognition, and the community of Denton deserves a school it can be proud of. We look forward to continuing our improvement journey with NET.”
Dean Buckley, Associate Senior Executive Principal at Northern Education Trust, added: “Denton Community Academy is the place to be! The recent GCSE results and Ofsted feedback are a testament to the hard work of staff and students. We’ve also benefited greatly from the unwavering support of our parents. The NET ‘NORTHERN’ model of school improvement really works. The transformation at Denton in such a short space of time is remarkable, and we couldn’t be prouder. The students, staff and senior team at the academy are truly outstanding”
The school is now inviting you to come and see the transformation for yourself.
Their Open Evening is on Wednesday 24th September 2025, and everyone is welcome.
Additionally they are also offering guided tours of the school during the normal school day.