Fulbrook School
Milton Keynes, MK17 8NP · Central Bedfordshire · secondary school
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12th of 16 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 27 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 1.2/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 39.8 · 37 | 45% | 1.66 |
| Ofsted | 16 | 40% | 0.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.2 · 35 | 15% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fulbrook School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 551 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. 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
Since the January 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which specific areas received the highest grades? How does the school support pupils in raising their Attainment 8 scores towards the national median?
What Ofsted said about Fulbrook School
Overview
Fulbrook School provides an education that meets the expected standard, with leaders having successfully transformed the school culture since joining its trust. Pupils enjoy a safe, respectful environment where they behave well and achieve GCSE results in line with national averages, despite historical gaps in earlier attainment.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well behaved, polite and respectful," creating classrooms that are "generally calm and orderly" with rare disruption.
- Leaders have effectively addressed attendance declines, ensuring current levels are "in line with national averages" through quick intervention.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "broad and balanced," helping pupils close knowledge gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Staff feel "valued and involved" in decisions, benefiting from an "ambitious programme of professional development."
- Pupils access a "multitude of extra-curriculum opportunities," including sport and arts, ensuring equity for disadvantaged students.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine systems to maintain "accurate holistic oversight" of pupils attending full-time alternative provision.
- Teachers need better expertise to use pupil information to "adapt their teaching effectively" so all pupils learn securely.
- The personal development programme requires further development to ensure pupils gain a "deep and rich understanding" of key societal issues.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 42.9 |
| 2025/26 | 43.2 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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