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Oakgrove School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ian Tett

corporate_fareKINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onMilton Keynes, MK10 9JQ

language Visit Website phone 1908545300

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

2,418

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Attainment 8

54.7

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Milton Keynes

#504 of 3,216 nationally

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Oakgrove School is a Academy converter secondary school in Milton Keynes, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Oakgrove School is an academy converter in Milton Keynes, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 2,505 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.7, placing the school #1 in Milton Keynes and #504 of 3,216 nationally. 66.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 5% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #5 of 14 primaries in Milton Keynes and #649 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 46.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.37 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

66.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.2%

Entering EBacc41.80%

EBacc APS4.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.40%

EBacc APS4.68

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.74

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS5.02

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.52

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.62

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

124

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.6%

Achieving A*–A19.4%

Achieving A*–B46.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.0%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

135

Retention rate97.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 61%

Reading87% LA 73%

Writing90% LA 70%

Maths89% LA 72%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

75%

LA 56%England 61%

Reading83% LA 70% · Eng 74%

Writing89% LA 67% · Eng 72%

Maths84% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 55%England 60%

Reading85% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing85% LA 66% · Eng 71%

Maths78% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.6

Read

LA -0.3

-1.1 to 2.2

0.1

Write

LA -0.4

-1.5 to 1.7

0.3

Maths

LA -0.4

-1.3 to 1.8

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 61%England 65%

Reading83% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing90% LA 73% · Eng 78%

Maths83% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.2

Read

LA -0.2

-2.1 to 2.6

1.5

Write

LA -0.6

-0.6 to 3.6

0.7

Maths

LA -0.3

-1.4 to 2.7

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%

Reading-% LA 70%

Writing-% LA 74%

Maths-% LA 69%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.4

Write

LA -0.2

Maths

LA -0.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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26 June 2019

Inspection Report

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08 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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08 December 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-06-26

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Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-05-08

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,505 pupils. During this period, there were 25 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,505	25	1.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,514	41	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,490	37	1.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,490	39	1.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,494	46	1.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,419	22	0.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,418	15	0.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,423	18	0.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,311	18	0.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,304	26	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,310	19	0.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,248	22	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,247	5	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,240	5	0.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,151	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,151	13	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,156	10	0.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,046	15	0.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,044	15	0.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,044	22	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,889	27	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,888	21	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,897	19	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,704	18	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,704	35	2.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,706	18	1.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree49%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree38%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree23%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable32%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree26%

disagree18%

strongly disagree28%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree47%

disagree4%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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