SchoolScoresGlebe Farm School
Free school · All-through, ages 2 to 16 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Burney Drive, Milton Keynes, MK17 8XY
01908 794400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
124 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Milton Keynes comparisons use the 10 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 92% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 84% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 83% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 43 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 92% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 100 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 86% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 34 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 85% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 58% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). 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. Milton Keynes figures pool parents at the Milton Keynes 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
34 pupils in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Milton Keynes average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 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 Milton Keynes. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 124 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 172 |
| Of those, offered a place | 115 (67%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 477 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 82 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 131 |
| Of those, offered a place | 82 (63%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 250 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.6
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 | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.1% | 26.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 12.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 25.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 22.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6 | 22.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 88% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 54% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 14.3%* | 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
- Brooklands Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Walton High 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fulbrook School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kents Hill Park all-through school 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oakgrove School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Baytul Ilm Secondary School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Glebe Farm School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Glebe Farm School?
94% of the 124 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Glebe Farm School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Glebe Farm School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 172 families put Glebe Farm School as their first choice for 124 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 115 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 149106.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.