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Denstone College
Independent school · Staffordshire
| Address | Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 740 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01889590484 |
| Website | https://www.denstonecollege.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 12 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 10 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 13 Nov 2026 to Sun 15 Nov 2026, Fri 27 Nov 2026 to Sun 29 Nov 2026, Fri 29 Jan 2027 to Sun 31 Jan 2027, Fri 12 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Fri 25 Jun 2027 to Sun 27 Jun 2027
Terms officially begin at 9.00pm when boarders return (Wed 2 Sep, Mon 11 Jan, Mon 19 Apr); the page notes day pupils return the following morning, so day-pupil start dates are used. Half terms and exeats begin Friday 4.30pm and end Sunday 9pm (pupils back Monday). Terms end 4.30pm; Summer ends Sat 10 Jul.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 11 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 8 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Fri 12 Nov 2027 to Sun 14 Nov 2027, Fri 26 Nov 2027 to Sun 28 Nov 2027, Fri 28 Jan 2028 to Sun 30 Jan 2028, Fri 10 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Fri 28 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028, Fri 23 Jun 2028 to Sun 25 Jun 2028
Terms officially begin at 9.00pm when boarders return (Sun 5 Sep, Mon 10 Jan, Sun 23 Apr); day-pupil start taken as the following day. Summer ends Sat 8 Jul 4.30pm.
Fees
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day Pre Prep | £7,056.00 |
| Day Prep | £7,686.00 |
| Day Year 7 - 9 | £7,686.00 |
| Day Year 10, 11 & Sixth Form | £9,290.40 |
| Full Boarding Prep | £14,162.40 |
| Full Boarding Year 7-9 | £14,162.40 |
| Full Boarding Year 10, 11 & Sixth Form | £15,526.80 |
| Weekly Boarding Prep | £10,688.40 |
| Weekly Boarding Year 7-9 | £10,688.40 |
| Weekly Boarding Year 10, 11 & Sixth Form | £12,351.60 |
| International Boarding Prep | £15,526.80 |
| International Boarding Year 7-9 | £15,526.80 |
| International Boarding Year 10, 11 & Sixth Form | £16,747.20 |
Registration fee: £132.00
Academic year not stated. Extract begins mid-sentence with '% VAT', so VAT treatment is not clear from the text. Annual equivalents also given (e.g. Pre Prep £21,168 per annum). Registration/administration fee £132 from admissions page. Sibling remission 10% third child, 15% fourth+.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 7, Year 9, 13+, 16+, Sixth Form
Visit first, then register online with the £132 administration fee, passport copy and latest school report. College applicants attend a November Assessment & Experience Day (CAT4 tests, interview, problem-solving); Prep applicants attend a taster day. Offers are accepted with a deposit.
- Three Cognitive Abilities Tests (CAT4)
- Interview
- Problem-solving activities
- Taster day (Prep)
Registration deadline: Friday 9 October (Sixth Form), Friday 30 October (Year 7 & 8), Friday 6 November (Year 9 & 10) for 2027 entry
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.