Oakgrove School is an all-through mainstream school in Milton Keynes for children and young people aged 3 to 19. In January 2026, 173 of its 2,527 pupils (6.8%) were getting SEN support and 45 (1.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–19
- 2,527 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Milton Keynes.
6.8% get SEN support
173 of 2,527 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.8% have an EHC plan
45 of 2,527 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism55
- Moderate learning difficulty44
- Speech, language and communication42
- Social, emotional and mental health30
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia21
- Physical disability6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream all-through school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 2,527 (places for 2,132)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Irwin-Morris
- Part of
- Kingsbridge Educational Trust
- Free school meals
- 17.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Milton Keynes
- School reference (URN)
- 136454
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Milton Keynes council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2019; standards maintained (November 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Orchard Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- The Redway School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
- Lift Charles Warren Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 1.6 miles
- Willow Park School Independent · Ages 9–16 2.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Middleton Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 6.5%, EHC plans 1.4% 0.3 miles
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.8%, EHC plans 1.6% 0.4 miles
- Monkston Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11.5%, EHC plans 0.7% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Milton Keynes SEND schools in Milton Keynes
Questions about Oakgrove School
How many pupils at Oakgrove School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 173 of the 2,527 pupils (6.8%) were getting SEN support and 45 (1.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Oakgrove School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (55 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (44 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (42 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Oakgrove School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Oakgrove School?
Through Milton Keynes council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Oakgrove School?
You can ask for Oakgrove School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Oakgrove School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Orchard Academy, about 1.3 miles away.
Where is Oakgrove School?
Venturer Gate, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JQ, in Milton Keynes.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.