Shenley Brook End School
Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT · Milton Keynes · secondary school
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9th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 870 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.6 · 46 | 30% | 1.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shenley Brook End School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Sewing, Design, ICT, Puzzle, Homework, and Art Clubs. Sports include Football, Netball, Basketball, Rugby, Handball, Short Tennis, Badminton, and Tennis. Arts and music options cover Dance, Yoga, Life Drawing, and Arts Award. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,845 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,900. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Shenley Brook End School
Overview
Shenley Brook End School continues to be a good school, with pupils at the heart of its culture. The report highlights that academic and personal development are equally important, resulting in pupils achieving well and going on to meaningful destinations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "coherently sequenced" from Year 7 to 13, helping pupils use prior learning with "increasing confidence and precision".
- Staff manage behaviour effectively, fostering positive relationships where most pupils are respectful and feel "safe and happy".
- A strong culture of reading is supported by structured tutor sessions and a "large and richly stocked library", with very effective support for those needing help.
- The "Life Skills" programme comprehensively covers personal development, ensuring pupils are "very well prepared for their next steps".
- Trustees discharge statutory duties diligently, and staff workload is at the "forefront of decision-making".
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ checks on pupils’ learning are not consistently effective; the school should develop formative assessment to help pupils apply learning to complex tasks.
- The final phase of the literacy strategy is not fully embedded, meaning reading across the curriculum is not as consistent as it could be.
- A small number of pupils struggle to meet high behavioural expectations and require refined pastoral and inclusion approaches.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.8 |
| 2024/25 | 45.4 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| 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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