Giles Brook Primary School

A good community school school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Giles Brook Primary School.

Milton Keynes, MK43GB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 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
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Holborn Crescent
Milton Keynes, MK43GB
Phone
1908507627
Website
gilesbrook.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134073
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Holborn Crescent, Milton Keynes, MK4 3GB
Website
www.gilesbrook.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
436
Free School Meals
8.1% (35 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.5 (10.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
436 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kind Inclusive Respectful Happy Honest Responsible

Head Teacher's Message

Giles Brook School provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can flourish to become assured and independent young people, who thrive on challenge and are motivated to learn. The school emphasises being at the heart of the community, strong teamwork among staff and governors, welcoming new parents and visitors, and aims for polite, confident children with strong academic and social skills. The headteacher, Claire Britnell, thanks the school community for its support.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Council Play Leaders Junior Park Rangers Arts Council Digital Leaders Sports Leaders School Librarians

Facilities

Trim Trail playground equipment Playground seating pods/houses iPads and IT equipment Globe, books and atlases ICT Suite / IT Suite School Library Art room (to be updated into Art and Technology space)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After School Club; staff include Kathy Stephens, Samorn Burton, Karen Hooper, Amanda Hanley, Nick Halasz (Sports Coach), Matthew Kendall, Tom Dunhill, Simon Ainger-Tyler, Juliette Herridge, Lauren Stephens, Nicola Lawlor

SEND Provision

SEND information local offer; Additional educational support to help your child achieve targets; The school’s SEND information local offer answers questions about the additional educational support provided; contact via SENDCo Sarah Cowper

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by Milton Keynes Council. Children are admitted in September in the academic year they turn 5. In-year admissions are possible if places are available. Applications are processed by the Milton Keynes Council School Admissions Team. For new starters, a meeting for parents is held each Summer Term. Primary admissions contact: [email protected]. Typically, after primary, pupils transfer to Shenley Brook End School or The Hazeley School.

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