Fulbrook School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fulbrook School.

Milton Keynes, MK178NP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 9-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
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
Weathercock Lane
Woburn Sands
Milton Keynes, MK178NP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137904
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8NP
Age range
9-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
700 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
503
Free School Meals
14.1% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
503 pupils
9-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Experience and Achieve"

Aim High Work Hard Be Kind No Excuses

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Samantha Clancy states Fulbrook prides itself on knowing every student who joins the school, and aims to help each learn, experience and achieve a fulfilled life; she emphasizes the ethos to Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Show Choir Junior Choir Mixed Orchestra Ensemble Music Theory Group

Facilities

Four science laboratories Sports hall Drama studio Suite of music rooms Outdoor spaces focused on nature and the environment

Curriculum Highlights

KS2 French: two hours of French every two-week cycle; KS3: three hours of French The school subscribes to The Language Gym and Sentence Builders software for language practice Design and Technology uses CAD/CAM equipment including Laser Cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router and Vinyl Cutter Music programme includes three choirs (Show Choir, Junior Choir), a mixed orchestra ensemble and a theory group; peripatetic lessons available Geography emphasises fieldwork and GIS; learning relies on maps and secondary sources Science includes four laboratories and a focus on enquiry and practical work Learning through doing with extensive extracurricular and school/community links

SEND Provision

Fulbrook provides SEND support through high quality teaching and targeted intervention, including 1:1 or small group sessions with the learning support team, inclusive learning environments, reading and literacy support, mentoring, and collaboration with parents/carers and the SENDCo to review progress and plan learning.

Admissions Criteria

Fulbrook has a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 50 for Year 5 and 120 for Year 7. In-year admissions are allocated in accordance with oversubscription criteria; waiting lists are maintained; the Local Governing Body (now within Kingsbridge Educational Trust) and the local authority coordinate admissions; applications for in-year admission are handled by Fulbrook. For Year 5/Year 7 admissions information see the Admissions section.

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