Sir Herbert Leon Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sir Herbert Leon Academy.

Milton Keynes, MK23HQ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
31.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Fern Grove
Bletchley
Milton Keynes, MK23HQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138439
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HQ
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFT SCHOOLS
Capacity
750 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
652
Free School Meals
54.3% (354 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
44.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
36.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.6
Ebacc English:
91.0%
Ebacc Entry:
4.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.3%
Ebacc Languages:
7.4%
Ebacc Maths:
95.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.02
Progress 8 Range:
-1.29 to -0.74

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
109
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
652 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day."

Ambition Kindness Respect Determination

Facilities

library theatre/cinema IT teaching technology sport facilities arts facilities

Curriculum Highlights

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SEND Provision

Main areas of need: Cognition and learning; Social, emotional and mental health; Communication and interaction; Sensory and/or physical needs. Pupils with medical needs have a Care Plan compiled in consultation with parents; medicines may be administered in school with signed parental consent.

Admissions Criteria

Lift Sir Herbert Leon is the local admissions authority for the school. Year 7 applications must be made through the home local authority's coordinated admissions process. An Open Evening for prospective students is held in late September. National Offer Day occurs in March. In-year admissions are handled through the Local Authority admissions website. Admissions for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 are listed. If spaces are available, the local authority will be informed; if not, pupils may be placed on a waiting list. Appeals can be made in writing within 20 school days of the refusal notice and will be heard by an independent panel.