Elizabeth Woodville School
Milton Keynes, MK19 6HN · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
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14th of 22 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 827 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.7 · 32 | 46% | 1.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.02 · 49 | 38% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 15% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elizabeth Woodville School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers instrumental lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,124 pupils against a stated capacity of 780. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 344, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? How does the curriculum support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific opportunities exist for students to develop their instrumental skills beyond regular lessons?
What Ofsted said about Elizabeth Woodville School
Overview
Elizabeth Woodville School is described as a place where pupils are "happy," "polite and respectful," within a "calm and orderly" environment. The report highlights a "positive and inclusive culture" built on strong relationships, with significant improvements in the curriculum and behaviour since the previous inspection. However, while key stages 3 and 4 achieve well, sixth-form provision is identified as requiring improvement due to instability and insufficient teaching time.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," precisely identifying important knowledge that pupils build upon as they progress.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and use it to explain concepts clearly, helping pupils access challenging topics.
- Pupils benefit from "strong pastoral support," including personalised assistance for mental health needs and reading fluency.
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with disruptions now "rare" and suspensions falling.
- Personal development is supported well through tutor time and assemblies that prepare pupils for adulthood and future careers.
Areas to improve
- The sixth-form curriculum must provide students with sufficient "guided learning time" to securely gain the knowledge needed for their chosen courses.
- Routines for checking pupils’ recall of prior learning and addressing misconceptions are "still developing in some areas" and need to be embedded consistently across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.2 |
| 2024/25 | 44.9 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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