Located in Milton Keynes, Shepherdswell Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Shepherdswell Academy currently has around 115 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.8%. african pupils make up about 25.2% , followed by other white at 12.2%
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.
| Address: | Billingwell Place, Milton Keynes, MK6 3NP |
| Website: | www.shepherdswell.emat.uk |
| Telephone: | 01908735865 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Zoe McIntyre |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138715 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 115 |
| Number of Boys: | 60 |
| Number of Girls: | 55 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 27.80% | 32 |
| African | 25.20% | 29 |
| Other White | 12.20% | 14 |
| Indian | 9.60% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 5.20% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdswell Academy Billingwell Place , Springfield MK6 3NP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherdswell School Billingwell Place , Springfield MK6 3NP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Academy Springfield Boulevard , Springfield MK6 3HW | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyosei International School Uk Japonica Lane , V10 Brickhill Street MK15 9JX | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Provision for Pregnant Schoolgirls and Young Mothers Sir Frank Markham School , Rainbow Drive MK6 5EH | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Wells School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.