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Oakgrove School
Venturer Gate, Middleton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9JQ, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.8 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,505
Capacity
2,132
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score of 94.8, this all-through school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly in GCSEs where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 16% nationally. An impressive 82% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 90% of parents express satisfaction with the school's offerings. However, while 78% of students progress to university, only 23% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education placements.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.6 | Top 16% 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%. | 82% | Top 14% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 42% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 85% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | No UK data |
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%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 143 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (365 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
76%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.2%
Black African11.8%
White Other9.2%
Asian Indian7.5%
Asian Chinese6.1%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Other1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.03894, -0.70939 · MK10 9JQ
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN136454
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oakgrove.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakgrove School rated by Ofsted?
Oakgrove School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2019.
Is Oakgrove School a good school?
Oakgrove School scores 94.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Oakgrove School?
Based on 365 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oakgrove School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oakgrove School in GCSEs?
Oakgrove School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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