Oakgrove School
Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ · Milton Keynes · all-through school
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3rd of 14 secondary schools in Milton Keynes we can score, 15 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 864 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 62.0 · 84 | 30% | 2.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.5 · 82 | 10% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakgrove School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts and Crafts, Cookery, Chess, Mechanics, Yoga, and Bee Clubs. Sports include Basketball, Multi-Skills, Football, and Cross Country. Music options cover Choir, Piano, Violin, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Guitar.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,527 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,132. 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
How does the school support pupils in transitioning between primary and secondary phases? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Oakgrove School
Overview
Oakgrove School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are proud, motivated by high expectations, and benefit from a ‘big school with a big heart’ ethos. Inspectors found that the school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum and prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘considerate conduct’ and ‘positive attitudes to learning’ within a ‘calm and focused atmosphere’.
- Reading is a strength, with ‘highly skilled staff’ teaching phonics and providing ‘prompt and high-quality support’ for those in early stages.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘clearly identified’, allowing them to ‘progress well through the planned curriculum’.
- Sixth-form students act as ‘role models’ with ‘exemplary’ conduct, and the school ‘excels in preparing pupils for their next steps’.
- Staff ‘enjoy working in the school’ and value efforts to manage workload, which supports them to ‘focus on teaching well’.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, curriculum changes are not yet fully embedded, meaning pupils ‘do not develop a secure understanding of important knowledge over time’.
- Some teaching methods fail to identify knowledge gaps, causing pupils to ‘struggle to apply new learning’ due to a lack of essential understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.5 |
| 2024/25 | 54.7 |
| 2025/26 | 53.5 |
| 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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