The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 252 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,431
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 33.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Satyanadhan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhite Spire School
Special school · Very close
Rickley Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cambian Bletchley Park School
Independent · Very close
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Primary · 569m away
Romans Field School
Special school · 627m away
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Academy · 651m away
Abbeys Primary School
Primary · 882m away
Holne Chase Primary School
Primary · 895m away
Questions parents ask
Is Lord Grey Academy a selective school?
No. Lord Grey Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lord Grey Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lord Grey Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lord Grey Academy?
Lord Grey Academy currently has 1,431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lord Grey Academy take?
Lord Grey Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lord Grey Academy?
Lord Grey Academy is in Milton Keynes, MK3 6EW, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lord Grey Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Lord Grey Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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