The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.6
10.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.37
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 195 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,505
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Tett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Venturer Gate, Middleton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiddleton Primary School
Primary · 472m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 635m away
Kents Hill Park all-through school
All-through · 892m away
Monkston Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Broughton Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Shepherdswell School
Primary · 1.7km away
Shepherdswell Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Broughton Manor Preparatory School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakgrove School's Ofsted rating?
Oakgrove School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakgrove School?
Oakgrove School currently has 2,505 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakgrove School take?
Oakgrove School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Oakgrove School?
Oakgrove School is in Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakgrove School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oakgrove School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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