Oakgrove School

A good academy converter school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oakgrove School.

Milton Keynes, MK109JQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.6%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
26 June 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Venturer Gate
Milton Keynes, MK109JQ
Phone
1908545300
Website
oakgrove.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136454
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ
Website
http://www.oakgrove.school
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
2132 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,490
Free School Meals
16.2% (403 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
147 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
79.6 (+27.6 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.5 (+13.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
29.9 (+10.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
73 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
146
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,490 pupils
3-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(40 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(26 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence, Innovation and Respect"

Excellence Innovation Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Oakgrove School, an all-through school at the heart of learning in Milton Keynes. The ethos is to set very high academic standards in a traditional, disciplined and well-resourced environment. Teachers are highly qualified, and the staff support students' emotional well-being. We strive for students to enjoy their time in all activities, including clubs and trips. The curriculum is exciting, knowledge-rich, with an emphasis on reading for life, developing transferable skills and global citizenship.

Curriculum Highlights

All-through Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5 Knowledge-rich curriculum with a shared core across subjects Exceeds the National Curriculum with opportunities to experience the best that has been said, written and created Focus on developing reading and transferable skills; emphasis on a love of reading for life

Admissions Criteria

Oakgrove School is oversubscribed with more applicants than places available; waiting lists are maintained and offers are allocated strictly in accordance with the school’s admissions criteria.

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