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Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.0 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,431
Capacity
1,561
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 78% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to top-third universities is notably low at just 3%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, but parents may want to consider its university progression rates when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.2%
Black African7.8%
White Other6.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.99884, -0.75105 · MK3 6EW
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN145736
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.lordgrey.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lord Grey Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lord Grey Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Lord Grey Academy a good school?
Lord Grey Academy scores 32.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 Lord Grey Academy in GCSEs?
Lord Grey Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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