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Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.6 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,883
Capacity
1,965
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.4, placing it above the national average. Approximately 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 69% progress to university, including 24% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more rigorous academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 44% 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 44% 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%. | 69% | 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%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 169 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.7%
Mixed Other11.8%
Black African9.9%
White Other6.7%
Asian Indian5.8%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.00731, -0.78987 · MK5 7ZT
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN136730
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sbeschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shenley Brook End School rated by Ofsted?
Shenley Brook End School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2015.
Is Shenley Brook End School a good school?
Shenley Brook End School scores 43.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Shenley Brook End School in GCSEs?
Shenley Brook End School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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