SchoolScoresLord Grey Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of TOVE LEARNING TRUST
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EW
01908 626110 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 30 June 2026.
In short: 7 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. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | 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.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
249 pupils in this year group.
41% — 3 points below the Milton Keynes average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 44% | 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. | 40.4 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
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.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
252 pupils in this year group.
90% — 3 points below the Milton Keynes average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 50% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 45% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
52 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 4% | 17% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 28% | 40% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 25.9 | 30.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 92 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26 | 0% | 8% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Biology | 12 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Geography | 11 | 0% | 9% | 23% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| English Language | 6 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| History | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
76 students in this year group.
82% — about the same as the Milton Keynes average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 82% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 32% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
59 students in this year group.
64% — 4 points above the Milton Keynes average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 64% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 3% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 64% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 247 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 241 |
| Of those, offered a place | 230 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 423 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.7% | 26.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9% | 12.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0% | 25.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 40% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 36% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.2% | 22.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 34.3 | 22.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.14% | 0.02% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 99% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 23.4 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 89% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 23.8% | 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
- Baytul Ilm Secondary School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lift Sir Herbert Leon 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shenley Brook End School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Paul's Catholic School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Milton Keynes Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Denbigh School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hazeley Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kents Hill Park all-through school 3.0 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 Lord Grey Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lord Grey Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Lord Grey Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Lord Grey Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 241 families put Lord Grey Academy as their first choice for 247 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 230 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 145736.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.