Is Elizabeth Woodville School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 4 March 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 12th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Elizabeth Woodville School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Elizabeth Woodville School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (England: 46.2). 37.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Elizabeth Woodville School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Elizabeth Woodville School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Elizabeth Woodville School

Stratford Road, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HN

Local ranking12th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

780

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 4 March 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 4 March 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Requires improvement

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 62.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 151

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 44.0%
Apprenticeships: 10.0%
Employment: 33.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

24.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

28.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.4
16-18 Cohort: 109

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1097
Boys: 539 (48%)
Girls: 585 (52%)
Capacity: 780 (144% full)
SEND: 17.2%
FSM Eligible: 16.0%
EAL: 3.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 15.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 70.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,781/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.2%
White Other: 3.5%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 0.6%
Asian Other: 0.6%

89.2%

White British

3.5%

White Other

1.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01908563468

generalenquiries@ewsacademy.org.uk

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Stratford Road

Milton Keynes, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 143421
UKPRN: 10061451
Establishment No.: 4041
Trust: TOVE LEARNING TRUST

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