Shenley Brook End School is a mainstream secondary school in Milton Keynes for children and young people aged 11 to 19. In January 2026, 205 of its 1,845 pupils (11.1%) were getting SEN support and 36 (2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–19
- 1,845 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Milton Keynes.
11.1% get SEN support
205 of 1,845 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2% have an EHC plan
36 of 1,845 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism64
- Social, emotional and mental health63
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia38
- Speech, language and communication30
- Moderate learning difficulty14
- Hearing impairment5
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 secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,845 (places for 1,900)
- Headteacher
- Mr Gareth McCluskey
- Part of
- 5 Dimensions Trust
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Milton Keynes
- School reference (URN)
- 136730
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, January 2015; school remains Good (March 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Oxley Park Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Redwood Park School Independent · Ages 7–19 1.0 mile
- The Woodlands School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Chestnuts Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Long Meadow School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 21.2%, EHC plans 2.2% 0.3 miles
- Howe Park School Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 18.7%, EHC plans 0% 0.6 miles
- Caroline Haslett Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 15.3%, EHC plans 2.9% 0.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Milton Keynes SEND schools in Milton Keynes
Questions about Shenley Brook End School
How many pupils at Shenley Brook End School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 205 of the 1,845 pupils (11.1%) were getting SEN support and 36 (2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Shenley Brook End School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (64 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (63 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (38 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Shenley Brook End 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 Shenley Brook End 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 Shenley Brook End School?
You can ask for Shenley Brook End 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 Shenley Brook End 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 Oxley Park Academy, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is Shenley Brook End School?
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT, 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.