SchoolScoresFulbrook School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 16 · Mixed
Part of KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8NP
01908 582022 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 20 January 2026 , published 1 March 2026.
In short: 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
169 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Central Bedfordshire comparisons use the 4 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 23 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 47% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 61% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 48% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 69% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 38% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 52% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 49 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 65% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 44% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 151 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 45% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 51% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 44 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 55% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 42% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 51% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 63% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Central Bedfordshire figures pool parents at the Central Bedfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
53 pupils in this year group.
40% — 10 points below the Central Bedfordshire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 49% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
73 pupils in this year group.
37% — 5 points below the Central Bedfordshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.9 | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | 37% |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 16.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 11.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 7.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 36% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 19% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.1% | 20.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 59% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 15.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.18% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 21% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 21% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Glebe Farm School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Walton High 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brooklands Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Kents Hill Park all-through school 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fulbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Fulbrook School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 20 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Fulbrook School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Fulbrook School?
82% of the 169 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Fulbrook School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fulbrook School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Fulbrook School as their first choice for 40 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 31 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137904.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.