Oakgrove School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | VENTURER GATE MIDDLETON MILTON KEYNES BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MK10 9JQ |
| Phone | 01908545300 |
| Reference Number | 136454 |
Oakgrove School has effectively maintained the standards established in its previous inspection, reflecting strong community spirit and a commitment to high expectations among both pupils and staff. The school's ethos fostered a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and motivated, contributing to their academic success. Reading is particularly emphasized, with effective phonics instruction in the early years and a rich selection of diverse texts throughout the school. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, initiating solid foundations from early years through to Year 13, although some subjects require further development to ensure a cohesive learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2505 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.58%
Girls: 49.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 41 | 88 |
| 2 | 52 | 39 | 91 |
| 3 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 4 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 5 | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| 6 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 7 | 158 | 142 | 300 |
| 8 | 163 | 137 | 300 |
| 9 | 150 | 149 | 299 |
| 10 | 143 | 155 | 298 |
| 11 | 143 | 159 | 302 |
| 12 | 97 | 96 | 193 |
| 13 | 102 | 90 | 192 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.2% |
| African | 11.8% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Dec 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Oakgrove School | |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of motivation and engagement.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a positive learning environment.
- Curriculum from early years to Year 13 is ambitious and well-structured.
- Reading is a notable strength with effective phonics instruction.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate and effective support.
- High-quality careers education prepares pupils for their future.
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, curriculum changes are not fully embedded.
- Some teaching does not effectively identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 75.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.56 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.48 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.8% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 98 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 65 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 343 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 193 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 1 |
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