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The Radcliffe School

Milton Keynes·Secondary·South East·Foundation school·MK12 5BT
URN: 110532Not judgedOfsted published 29 Apr 2025
38.2
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.62
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.81, -0.43]
44.5%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
62.6%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
29.4
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 38.2 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
38.2
5+ Eng & Maths:
45%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.62
Confidence interval:
[-0.81, -0.43]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202521138.244.5%62.6%3.4
2023/202421339.5-0.6252.6%82.2%3.5
2022/202320642.1-0.5753.0%59.0%3.6
2021/202220747.0-0.5064.0%22.0%3.8

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Milton Keynes for local comparison.

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Denbigh School
Attainment 8 54.3Progress 8 +0.30
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Watling Academy
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 50.4
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E-Act Ousedale School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 49.4Progress 8 +0.05
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Walton High
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 46.4Progress 8 +0.02
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School information

URN110532
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeFoundation school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-19
HeadteacherHeadteacher Paula Lawson
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeMK12 5BT
Latest pupils211
FSM eligible39.3%

Contact and identifiers

Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5BT

http://radcliffeschool.org.uk/View local authority page1908682222
DfE number5406
UKPRN10006791
Opened
GIAS updated3 Nov 2025

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated3 Nov 2025
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published29 Apr 2025

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date4 Mar 2025
Publication date29 Apr 2025
View Ofsted report