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Stantonbury School

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

personMr Benjamin Wilson

corporate_fareTOVE LEARNING TRUST

location_onMilton Keynes, MK14 6BN

language Visit Website phone 1908324400

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,489

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Attainment 8

32.8

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Milton Keynes

#3,116 of 3,216 nationally

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Stantonbury School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Milton Keynes, serving ages 11-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Stantonbury School is an academy sponsor led in Milton Keynes, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TOVE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,486 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.8, placing the school #14 in Milton Keynes and #3,116 of 3,216 nationally. 26.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 16.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.22 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

32.8

Grade 5+ E&M

26.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.1%

Entering EBacc8.40%

EBacc APS2.77

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6.90%

EBacc APS3.25

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.97

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS2.61

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A4.1%

Achieving A*–B16.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate81.0%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.90%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate98.20%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate97.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-23

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2020-01-28

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2018-11-14

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

25.0%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.5%(156 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 1,486 pupils. During this period, there were 372 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 25.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,486	372	25.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,498	333	22.2%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,526	269	17.6%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,504	266	17.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,457	390	26.8%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,540	220	14.3%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,489	179	12.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,480	146	9.9%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,562	159	10.2%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,532	204	13.3%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,550	213	13.7%	4.4%

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 56 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 34 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 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.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

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

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree17%

agree47%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree15%

agree36%

disagree32%

strongly disagree12%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree24%

agree30%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

not applicable20%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree11%

agree34%

disagree18%

strongly disagree32%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree47%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree16%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree50%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree56%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree39%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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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