The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.2
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: 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
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 39.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Paula Lawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5BT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Radcliffe School a selective school?
No. The Radcliffe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Radcliffe School's Ofsted rating?
The Radcliffe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Radcliffe School?
The Radcliffe School currently has 1,210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Radcliffe School take?
The Radcliffe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Radcliffe School?
The Radcliffe School is in Milton Keynes, MK12 5BT, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Radcliffe School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Radcliffe School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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