# Stephenson Academy — Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 117
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Principal:** Dr. Lisa Patterson-Igwe

## Contact

- **Address:** Crosslands | Stantonbury | Milton Keynes
- **Phone:** 01908 889400
- **Website:** https://www.stephensonacademy.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/milton-keynes/stephenson-academy-13637

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Dec 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Dec 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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 educatio… *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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 chi… *(Mar 2022)*

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