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Stephenson Academy

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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About Stephenson Academy

Stephenson Academy is a successful SEMH special school, which opened in 2012 and is a school within Stephenson MK Trust. It has a main site, which caters for 11-16 year olds. We have an associated independent sixth form provision for 16-19 year olds within the Trust.

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Key Facts

Founded 2012
Students 117
Head/Principal Dr. Lisa Patterson-Igwe

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 5.0
Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 13 responses • 11.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

69.3% positive 30.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

46.2% positive 46.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

53.9% positive 46.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

38.5% positive 53.9% negative

My child does well at this school

53.9% positive 38.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 13 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.9
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

7.4
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-1.58
Progress 8
Well below average
0.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
0.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc
0.0% achieved EBacc
16 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily J
Parent Feb 14, 2023
5.0

"An Amazing School Experience"

My child has been at Stephenson Academy for a few years now, and I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I made as a parent. The school's approach to SEMH difficulties has been a game-changer for our child's well-being and academic progress. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are excellent, and the emphasis on building strong relationships with home is really admirable. We feel so lucky to be part of the Stephenson Academy community.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sarah K
Parent Sep 20, 2022
5.0

"Exceptional Support for Our Child"

We transferred our child to Stephenson Academy from a mainstream school, and it's been a revelation. The school's dedication to SEMH support has been invaluable in helping our child thrive. The teachers are knowledgeable, caring, and responsive to our child's needs. We've also been impressed by the extracurricular activities and the positive relationships between staff and students. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stephenson Academy to any family in need of a nurturing and challenging educational environment.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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James D
Parent Mar 22, 2022
4.0

"A Mixed Experience"

Our child attended Stephenson Academy for a couple of years, and while we appreciated the school's commitment to SEMH support, we did encounter some inconsistencies in staffing and communication. The facilities were generally good, and the teachers were well-meaning, but we felt that the school could have done more to engage with us as parents and to provide more opportunities for our child. Overall, it was an okay experience, but we've since moved to a different school that better meets our child's needs.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5

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