Shenley Brook End School is a secondary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Shenley Brook End School currently has around 1883 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.7%. other mixed pupils make up about 11.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Walbank Grove, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT
Website: http://www.sbeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01908520264
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Gareth McCluskey
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 136730

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1965
Number of Pupils: 1883
Number of Boys: 994
Number of Girls: 889

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.70%861
Other Mixed11.80%222
African9.90%186
Other White6.70%126
Indian5.80%109
Chinese3.80%72
Other Asian2.80%53
Pakistani2.50%47
White and Black African2.10%40
White and Asian2.00%37
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%33
White and Black Caribbean1.40%26
Bangladeshi1.20%22
Unclassified0.90%17
Caribbean0.70%13
Other Black0.70%13
Irish0.30%6
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.13)
Of the 300 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 274 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.13
Town average
-0.19
Local authority average
-0.13
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
31%
Town average
35%
Local authority average
39%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
49%
Town average
44%
Local authority average
42%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
48.9
Town average
45.2
Local authority average
44.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.2
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Long Meadow School
Garthwaite Crescent , Shenley Brook End MK5 7XX
3out of 4 500 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oxley Park Academy
Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA
3out of 4 937 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oxley Park Primary School
Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA
- not rated 937 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Howe Park School
Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH
3out of 4 1,074 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Emerson Valley School
Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR
- not rated 1,184 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alex Campbell Middle School
Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN
- not rated 2,902 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbeys Middle School
Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS
- not rated 3,256 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
3out of 4 2,156 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
- not rated 2,156 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
3out of 4 2,184 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ
- not rated 1,904 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH
- not rated 1,920 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG
- not rated 2,120 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ravenstone House
School House , Tattenhoe Lane MK3 7EG
- not rated 2,120 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU
3out of 4 2,249 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.