Shenley Brook End School

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Milton Keynes, MK57ZT Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.25
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.1%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
21 January 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Walbank Grove
Shenley Brook End
Milton Keynes, MK57ZT
Phone
1908520264
Website
sbeschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136730
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT
Website
http://www.sbeschool.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
5 DIMENSIONS TRUST
Capacity
1965 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,873
Free School Meals
19.5% (365 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
Ebacc English:
94.1%
Ebacc Entry:
11.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.8%
Ebacc Languages:
19.7%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.25
Progress 8 Range:
-0.42 to -0.08
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
177 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.1 (+17.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.8 (+7.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
208
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,873 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curiosity Creativity Co-operation Communication Consistency We are kind We are respectful We work hard

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes readers to Shenley Brook End School, describing it as a large, diverse and ambitious community. He emphasizes the Shenley Values (We are kind, We are respectful, We work hard), the importance of building a positive culture, and the school’s connection to the 5 Dimensions Trust. He highlights Careers, Education and Guidance (CEIAG), Gatsby benchmarks, and a commitment to preparing students for future pathways, with a note that former students have returned as staff to continue the community tradition.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award MK5D Basketball Academy Drama Club Technical Theatre Club Lower School Production

Sports

Basketball

Facilities

Drama: three professionally equipped Drama studios with lighting and sound equipment, a large costume & props store and set designing facilities, and a 400-seat theatre Art: four purpose-built rooms with equipment (printing press, textile equipment) and computers in each room Design Technology: three workshops (wood/metal/plastic), dedicated computer suite and iPads (20 computers), Heat Bay area (Forge, Metal Lathe, Anvil), CAD/CAM facilities (3D Printers, Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter) Computing/ICT: seven dedicated computer rooms with 31 desktops per room; three full-time CS/ICT teachers and two part-time staff Library/Learning Resources: general note of extensive resources and exhibitions of work across the school

Curriculum Highlights

ASK framework: Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge (curiosity, creativity, cooperation, communication, consistency) TENSILE skills: Teamwork, Expression, Numeracy, Solving Problems, Independence, Literacy and Enquiry Curriculum aims include developing reasoned minds, resilient learners, and the use of information and communication technology Involvement with MK Learning 2050 project

SEND Provision

The Wellbeing Hub offers one-to-one counselling and wellbeing support for students. Referrals to Wellbeing Mentors are made by Form tutors, Year Leaders, Progress Leaders and subject teachers. Contact: [email protected]. The hub provides information on access to external agencies and crisis support, and topics include bereavement, anxiety, self-esteem, attachments, and other mental health themes. The school also engages with external services such as CAMHS, Mind, Samaritans, Childline, and other youth mental health supports.

Admissions Criteria

The school operates admissions as part of the 5 Dimensions Trust. It states that up to 10% of places may be allocated on the basis of aptitude for physical education or sport from September 2026, with a sports aptitude test used for those places. The Year 7 intake procedures and oversubscription policies are described in in-year admissions guidance and year-specific admissions criteria documents. The school provides information about in-year admissions and notes it is heavily oversubscribed with places allocated according to published criteria; contact details for admissions are provided ([email protected]).

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