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Details

Age Range4-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Community special school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
AddressRickley Lane, MK3 6EW
School Websitewww.whitespireschool.org.uk
Telephone1908373266
URN110575

School Census

Total 157
Girls/Boys 55/102
Girls/Boys Ratio 35.0%/65.0%
% pupils where English not first language 12.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 62
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start DateOfsted Rating
22/01/2019 Outstanding
13/03/2014 Good
Inspection Date 22/01/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 13/03/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
09 July 2024School inspectionView
22 January 2019Full inspection: OutstandingView
13 March 2014Full inspection: GoodView
09 June 2011Full inspection: GoodView
06 November 2007Full inspection: SatisfactoryView
06 October 2003Full inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc NE
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc NE
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 SUPP

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading-
Maths-
Reading ProgressSUPP
Writing ProgressSUPP
Maths ProgressSUPP
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading ProgressSUPP
Writing ProgressSUPP
Maths ProgressSUPP
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading ProgressSUPP
Writing Progress5.2
Maths ProgressSUPP

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
77%
agree
20%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
69%
agree
29%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
60%
agree
37%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
3%
agree
3%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
not applicable
89%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
57%
agree
31%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
49%
agree
17%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
not applicable
20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
100%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
69%
agree
26%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
dont know 3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
49%
agree
37%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
63%
agree
29%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
46%
agree
49%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
51%
agree
46%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
54%
agree
34%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
66%
agree
29%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
91%
no
9%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
61.4%
african ethnic origin
10.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
4.2%
indian ethnic origin
4.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
3%
any other black background ethnic origin
3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.4%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.2%
chinese ethnic origin
1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
56.7%
african ethnic origin
12.7%
indian ethnic origin
4.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
3.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.2%
pakistani ethnic origin
3.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
3.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%
chinese ethnic origin
1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.6%

Nearby Schools

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(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Rickley Lane, , MK3 6EW

Rickley Park Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Rickley Lane, , MK3 6EW

Cambian Bletchley Park School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-19, Gender: Mixed

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Barleyhurst Park Primary

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Forfar Drive, Barleyhurst Park Primary School, MK3 7NA

Romans Field School

(0.42 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Shenley Road, , MK3 7AW

Holne Chase Primary School

(0.51 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Buckingham Road, Holne Chase Primary School, MK3 5HP

Abbeys Primary School

(0.61 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

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