Stantonbury School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Purbeck Stantonbury Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK14 6BN |
| Phone | 01908324400 |
| Reference Number | 148835 |
Stantonbury School is currently performing at a level requiring improvement, reflecting both its strengths and areas that need significant development. Following its conversion to an academy in 2021, this inspection marks its first evaluation under the new structure, and it is evident that the school has made progress, particularly in personal development and leadership. However, challenges remain, particularly in the consistency and effectiveness of teaching across various subjects, which has led to variable pupil achievement, especially among disadvantaged students. There are concerns around pupil behaviour and attendance, with a notable number of pupils still missing critical learning experiences due to absences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1486 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.89%
Girls: 47.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 147 | 139 | 286 |
| 8 | 134 | 112 | 246 |
| 9 | 134 | 136 | 270 |
| 10 | 150 | 135 | 285 |
| 11 | 166 | 133 | 299 |
| 12 | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| 13 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.3% |
| African | 14.3% |
| Unclassified | 13.5% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Improved curriculum design with ambitious learning objectives
- Strong performance in the sixth form with effective teaching
- Inclusive environment for students with SEND
- Strong careers programme supporting post-education steps
- Active community engagement initiatives
- Robust response to reported bullying incidents
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching leading to variable pupil achievement
- Behaviour management not fully established across all classes
- High rates of student absence impacting learning
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 32.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 36.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 21.66 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 21.67 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 74 | 29 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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0.19 miles |
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0.76 miles |
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0.78 miles |
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