Wavendon Gate School

A good community school school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wavendon Gate School.

Milton Keynes, MK77HL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gregories Drive
Wavendon Gate
Milton Keynes, MK77HL
Phone
1908586394
Website
wavendongateschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131397
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gregories Drive, Wavendon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK7 7HL
Website
http://www.wavendongateschool.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
414
Free School Meals
25.1% (104 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.4 (10.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
414 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Grow Success!"

Good manners Respect Kindness Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Kerry Jarman. Describes the school as inclusive, with high expectations of behaviour, a safeguarding culture, and a curriculum that includes enrichment opportunities and partnerships with families to support pupil learning.

Curriculum Highlights

English Mathematics Science Computing Geography History Art & Design PE Modern Foreign Languages Design & Technology Music PSHE and RSE Religious Education

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

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Admissions Criteria

The school admits pupils from 4-11 years of age. The school has a capacity of 420 pupils (60 per year). Admissions are via Milton Keynes Council. Priority is usually given to families living in the catchment area of Wavendon Gate and Old Farm Park. Oversubscription criteria include: looked after or previously looked after children; siblings of children at the school; residence within the catchment area with/without a sibling; children of staff; and distance from the school.

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