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The Radcliffe School
Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5BT, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.2 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,210
Capacity
1,275
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.2, the school performs above the national average, particularly in terms of EBacc entry at 63%. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may be a concern for some parents. While 64% of students progress to university, only 19% attend top-third institutions, and parent satisfaction is moderate at 69%.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.2 | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 77 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (166 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child feels safe
75%
School has high expectations
74%
Progress is communicated
72%
My child is happy
71%
I'd recommend this school
69%
My child makes good progress
67%
Behaviour is good
66%
School supports development
65%
School keeps me informed
63%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
Asian Pakistani9.3%
Black African7.0%
White Other4.5%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.05967, -0.82281 · MK12 5BT
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN110532
School typeFoundation school
Websiteradcliffeschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Radcliffe School rated by Ofsted?
The Radcliffe School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is The Radcliffe School a good school?
The Radcliffe School scores 10.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Radcliffe School?
Based on 166 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Radcliffe School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Radcliffe School in GCSEs?
The Radcliffe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.2. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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