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Fulbrook School
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8NP, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.9 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
554
Capacity
700
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9, this school performs in the top 66% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, the recent Ofsted report rated it as "Requires Improvement," highlighting areas that need attention, particularly in ensuring a higher percentage of students meet the expected standards in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction and community engagement could be areas to explore further, given the limited published data on overall school performance.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 40% | 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%. | 2% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
White Other6.3%
Mixed Other5.6%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.01521, -0.64724 · MK17 8NP
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137904
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fulbrook.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fulbrook School rated by Ofsted?
Fulbrook School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Fulbrook School a good school?
Fulbrook School scores 11.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Fulbrook School in GCSEs?
Fulbrook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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