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Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
AddressWalbank Grove, MK5 7ZT
School Websitewww.sbeschool.org.uk
Telephone1908520264
URN136730

School Census

Total 1863
Girls/Boys 920/943
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 21.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 273
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/01/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
21/01/2015 Good
25/03/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 21/01/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/03/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
06 March 2024School inspectionView
25 September 2018Short inspectionView
21 January 2015Full inspection: GoodView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62.50%
Entering EBacc 16.10%
EBacc average point score 4.03
Progress 8 -0.25
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc 31%
EBacc average point score 4.24
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.32
Progress 8 -0.15

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications910
As first preference291
As second preference268
As third preference166
Total Offers Made291
first preference offers264
second preference offers14
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications945
As first preference287
As second preference281
As third preference178
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers246
second preference offers34
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications945
As first preference268
As second preference305
As third preference179
Total Offers Made292
first preference offers231
second preference offers45
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications922
As first preference293
As second preference267
As third preference185
Total Offers Made300
first preference offers248
second preference offers19
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications1002
As first preference303
As second preference320
As third preference198
Total Offers Made300
first preference offers258
second preference offers24
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications1109
As first preference305
As second preference363
As third preference287
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers242
second preference offers34
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications1007
As first preference288
As second preference285
As third preference270
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers251
second preference offers28
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications1082
As first preference364
As second preference302
As third preference239
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers280
second preference offers10
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications991
As first preference292
As second preference291
As third preference270
Total Offers Made294
first preference offers262
second preference offers21
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications877
As first preference301
As second preference308
As third preference265
Total Offers Made286
first preference offers269
second preference offers11
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications768
As first preference314
As second preference258
As third preference188
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers229
second preference offers3
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
28%
agree
49%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
26%
agree
49%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
19%
agree
35%
disagree
26%
strongly disagree
16%
don't know
4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
6%
agree
16%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
7%
not applicable
56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
21%
agree
44%
disagree
25%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
24%
agree
37%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
2%
not applicable
15%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
16%
no
84%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
25%
agree
34%
disagree
20%
strongly disagree
14%
dont know 7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
26%
agree
47%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
26%
agree
50%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
25%
agree
49%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
41%
agree
55%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
53%
agree
42%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
28%
agree
38%
disagree
19%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
75%
no
25%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
47.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
14.1%
african ethnic origin
10.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
6%
indian ethnic origin
4.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.5%
chinese ethnic origin
2.4%
pakistani ethnic origin
2%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1.1%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
51.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
17.7%
african ethnic origin
8.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.2%
indian ethnic origin
3.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.3%
chinese ethnic origin
1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1.2%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.1%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.6%

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