White Spire School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

White Spire School is a special school in Milton Keynes for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 January 2019, report published 24 February 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 July 2024

Pupils are flourishing at this school. They achieve exceptionally well and their behaviour is exemplary. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive. This helps pupils to feel safe and very well supported. Pupils are respectful and kind to others. They enjoy one another's company and get on well together. There is high ambition for every pupil. This is reflected in the palpable learning culture that permeates the school. Staff instil pupils with confidence, aspiration and a belief that they can succeed. As a result, pupils work hard and do so without fear of failure, knowing that staff are there to support them. Pupils are full of pride about their achievements. They are also immensely proud to be part of the 'White Spire Family'. Pupils benefit from a diverse range of experiences that help to prepare them for adulthood. For example, they enjoy visits to shops and the local community and travel on public transport. Older pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme which includes overnight expeditions. Students in the sixth form gain valuable workplace skills by helping to run a community café, 'The Daily Grind'. They also benefit from a residential visit where they experience outdoor, adventurous activities.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

10 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

170 pupils on roll, with places for 170

Eligible for free school meals48.2%

48.2%, 21.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.6%

10.6%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near White Spire School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cambian Bletchley Park School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Romans Field School0.4 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
KWS Milton Keynes1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
The Redway School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Redwood Park School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Miss Michelle Bartle
Address
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EW
Local authority
Milton Keynes
URN
110575

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.