The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.4
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 300 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 157 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,883
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- 5 DIMENSIONS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth McCluskey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLong Meadow School
Primary · 458m away
Howe Park School
Primary · 984m away
Emerson Valley School
Primary · 1.1km away
Caroline Haslett Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Merebrook Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Giles Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Glastonbury Thorn School
Primary · 1.7km away
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Secure units · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shenley Brook End School a selective school?
No. Shenley Brook End School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shenley Brook End School's Ofsted rating?
Shenley Brook End School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shenley Brook End School?
Shenley Brook End School currently has 1,883 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shenley Brook End School take?
Shenley Brook End School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shenley Brook End School?
Shenley Brook End School is in Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shenley Brook End School have a sixth form?
Yes, Shenley Brook End School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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