Located in Milton Keynes, Slated Row School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Slated Row School currently has around 237 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.7% boys and 25.3% girls. Around 38.5% 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 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.9%). african pupils make up about 10.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 7% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NJ
Website: www.slatedrow.com
Telephone: 01908316017
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Zo Baines
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 110587

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/11/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 228
Number of Pupils: 237
Number of Boys: 177
Number of Girls: 60

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British62.90%149
African10.10%24
Pakistani5.10%12
Other White3.80%9
Indian3.00%7
Other Black2.50%6
Bangladeshi2.10%5
Other Asian2.10%5
Other Mixed1.70%4
Chinese1.70%4
Unclassified1.70%4
White and Black African1.30%3
White and Asian0.80%2
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Irish0.40%1
Caribbean0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-6.0)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.5)
Maths: Well Below Average (-5.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.5
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.19
Local authority average
-0.29
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
35%
Local authority average
21%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
44%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
45.2
Local authority average
48.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyvern School
Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU
3out of 4 889 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY
- not rated 1,005 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenleys First School
Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT
3out of 4 1,154 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenleys Junior School
Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE
3out of 4 1,168 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bushfield School
Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG
3out of 4 1,524 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watling Way Middle School
Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA
- not rated 1,539 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Radcliffe School
Christchurch Grove , Wolverton MK12 5BT
- not rated 472 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Slated Row School
Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Extended Training
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX
- not rated 1,255 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project
7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT
- not rated 2,382 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.