This name was later changed to avoid confusion with a primary school of the same name on the same road.

Over the years Denefield has continued to grow and by 1992 when it became a grant-maintained school it had over 1,000 students on roll.

The school was judged Good with outstanding features in 2005;Satisfactory in 2010.

[4] It was judged as Good following a short inspection in January 2018 and again in November 2023.

The school has facilities for Science, Technology, Art and Music and has large grounds which are used for sporting activities.