Shenley Brook End School

What Shenley Brook End School does

Shenley Brook End School is a state-funded secondary academy located in the Shenley Brook End district of Milton Keynes, England, serving students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. The school operates as part of the 5 Dimensions Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust (Company Number 07595434) comprising three secondary schools (The Hazeley Academy, Shenley Brook End School, Walton High) and three primary schools (Priory Rise School, Emerson Valley School, Merebrook Infant School). Its core academic offering is the national curriculum at Key Stages 3-4 across 19 subject areas, followed by a Sixth Form delivering A-Level and BTEC qualifications in approximately 20 subjects. The school is described as "large and growing" and is oversubscribed, with admissions governed by catchment-based oversubscription criteria plus a sports aptitude test for Year 7 entry (minimum score 80/100) and a separate pathway for Sixth Form applications via the Applicaa platform.

The school's business model is principally public funding: it is a state-funded institution with no tuition fees, supplemented by a 16-19 Bursary scheme for income-eligible Sixth Form students and ancillary income from facilities lettings (sports halls, Astro pitches, studios, classrooms, car park) commercialised through Schoolhire.co.uk, and by franchise arrangements with Culinera (catering) and Kedaph (uniform). Its supporting product stack includes the 5D Bacc academic enhancement programme, the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, the MK5D Basketball Academy, Arts Mark Gold, and a Careers and Employability Programme aligned with the Gatsby benchmarks. Pastoral and welfare infrastructure comprises a Wellbeing Hub, EAL support, and a Young Carers service (partnered with CHUMS since 1 May 2025).

Technology is non-proprietary: the school runs on Arbor MIS for student records, attendance, and parental communication; Greenhouse School Websites for the public site; Applicaa for admissions; and Google Translate, Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager for website operations. There is no proprietary AI/ML capability, no applications of its own, and no disclosed API. The school is led by Headteacher Gareth McCluskey, supported by a Deputy Headteacher, an Assistant Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead, a SENDCo, year-group leaders, and a Director of Sixth Form. Governance sits with the trust board under a Safeguarding Governor and Clerk to the Governors.

Name

Shenley Brook End School

Legal name

Shenley Brook End School

Website

https://sbeschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shenley Brook End School is a state-funded UK secondary academy in Milton Keynes, serving students aged 11-18 (Years 7-13) within the 5 Dimensions Trust Multi-Academy Trust, delivering GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications funded by government grants and ancillary lettings income.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE A-Level programmes
• Sixth form college
• Pastoral student support
• Careers education guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shenley Brook End School is a state-funded secondary academy in Milton Keynes delivering full-time education for students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. It offers the national curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 covering 19 subject areas, followed by A-Level and BTEC courses in the Sixth Form. The school supplements academic study with pastoral care, careers guidance, wellbeing support, and extracurricular programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, MK5D Basketball Academy, and Arts Mark Gold.

Product overview

Shenley Brook End School is a secondary academy in Milton Keynes providing education from Years 7-13. The core offering consists of secondary school education (Years 7-11) following the national curriculum across 19 subject areas, and a Sixth Form (Years 12-13) offering A-Level and BTEC courses. The school is part of the 5 Dimensions Trust and provides supplementary programmes including the 5D Bacc Programme, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold), Arts Mark Gold, and MK5D Basketball Academy. Support services include Careers and Employability Programme (Gatsby benchmarks aligned), Wellbeing Hub, Young Carers Support, EAL Support, and dedicated Sixth Form facilities including library and study areas. The school also operates facilities lettings for community use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Education (Years 7-11) Comprehensive secondary education for students in Years 7 through 11 following the national curriculum across subjects including Art, Business Studies, Computing, Design & Technology, Drama, English, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Media and Film Studies, Music, Physical Education, Psychology, Religious Education, Science, and Sociology. Targets students aged 11-16 preparing for GCSE qualifications.
• Sixth Form (Years 12-13) Post-16 education offering A-Level and BTEC courses including Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Drama, Economics, English, Film Studies, Fine Art, Geography, History, Maths, Media, Music, Philosophy and Religion, Physics, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology, preparing students aged 16-18 for university or apprenticeships.
• 5D Bacc Programme Specialised academic programme within the Sixth Form aligned with the 5 Dimensions Trust values, providing enhanced preparation for university and career pathways.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold) Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award programme providing a nationally recognised qualification through voluntary activities, skills development, physical fitness, and expedition components.
• MK5D Basketball Academy Specialised basketball programme providing training and competition opportunities for students interested in basketball.
• Arts Mark Gold Nationally recognised qualification in arts education demonstrating excellence in arts provision across the curriculum.
• Careers and Employability Programme Comprehensive careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme aligned with the Gatsby benchmarks, including apprenticeships, university preparation, Year 10 work experience, and labour market information for students and parents.
• Young Carers Support Dedicated support service for students with caring responsibilities at home, offering flexibility with homework deadlines, referral to the wellbeing hub, and connection to CHUMS MK for additional support and mentoring. Partnership with CHUMS began on 1 May 2025.
• Wellbeing and Support Hub On-site wellbeing and mental health support hub providing counselling, drop-in sessions, and emotional support for students.
• EAL (English as an Additional Language) Support Tailored support for EAL students including in-class support, one-to-one English tuition, a lunchtime club for social support and homework help, and encouragement to complete GCSE in first language.
• Facilities Lettings Hire of school facilities including Astro Pitch Football Pitches, Dance/Drama Studios, Dining Room, Classrooms, Gymnasium, External Netball/Basketball/Tennis Courts, Meeting Rooms, Music Rooms, Sports Halls, and Theatre, bookable 7 days a week during term time with 229 parking spaces, marketed to community users.
• Sixth Form Library and Study Facilities Independent Sixth Form library and separate study-booth areas with computing facilities featuring 85 computers, plus a dedicated Sixth Form café shared with staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% of all students achieved A or A* in all their A level qualifications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and minor.

• CHUMS (Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Since 1st May 2025, the school partners with CHUMS to identify and offer support and mentoring to students with caring responsibilities at home. CHUMS provides young carers support services including activities, mentoring, and family support in the home if desired. Previously, Carers MK was the commissioned provider.
• 5 Dimensions TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShenley Brook End School is a member of the 5 Dimensions Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust serving young people of west Milton Keynes. The trust comprises three secondary schools (The Hazeley Academy, Shenley Brook End School, Walton High) and three primary schools (Priory Rise School, Emerson Valley School, Merebrook Infant School). The trust provides governance, finance policies, and shared educational resources.
• CulinerasupportOthers
• Kedaph SchoolwearsupportOthers
• Stikins Name LabelsminorOthers
• Arbor EducationsupportTechnology or Integration
• Greenhouse School WebsitessupportTechnology or Integration
• SSS LearningminorOthers
• Local Primary SchoolssupportStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Milton Keynes Safeguarding PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: Major multi-academy trust operating a national portfolio of state and independent schools. Functions as a broad incumbent peer for governance benchmarks, central services scale, and cross-school curriculum sharing that 5DT aspires to replicate at regional scale.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: One of the largest not-for-profit multi-academy trusts in England, operating dozens of secondary and primary academies. While operating at much larger scale, it offers a useful analogue for trust-level governance, shared back-office, and the trajectory of MAT consolidation that 5 Dimensions Trust sits within.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: Large multi-academy trust running a sizeable secondary and primary network across England. Relevant as a benchmark for trust operating model, central-vs-school cost allocation, and the strategic pattern of secondary-academy consolidation that 5 Dimensions Trust is pursuing.

Direct peers

• The Hazeley Academy: Sister secondary academy within the 5 Dimensions Trust alongside Shenley Brook End School, sharing the same multi-academy trust governance (Company No. 07595434), finance, and curriculum oversight. Most directly comparable on operating model, demographics, and funding structure.
• Walton High: Third secondary academy in the 5 Dimensions Trust, also located in west Milton Keynes. Operates under identical trust governance and offers a comparable 11-18 curriculum with Sixth Form, making it a near-twin peer for Shenley Brook End.

Regional players

• St Paul's Catholic School: Faith secondary school in Milton Keynes covering the same 11-18 age range with Sixth Form, attracting a subset of families who also consider Shenley Brook End. Comparable on curriculum, extracurricular breadth, and attainment reporting.
• The Milton Keynes Academy: State secondary academy in Milton Keynes run by a different trust, serving overlapping catchment geography. Comparable on age range (11-18), curriculum breadth (GCSE/A-Level), and local parent choice set, though operating under independent governance rather than 5DT.
• Denbigh School: Secondary school in Bletchley, south Milton Keynes, offering a comparable 11-18 curriculum with Sixth Form. Overlaps with Shenley Brook End in local parent choice and competes for the same pupil intake in the wider MK catchment.
• Lord Grey Academy: Secondary academy in the Milton Keynes area serving a similar 11-18 cohort. Comparable on state-funded academy model, GCSE/A-Level provision, and admission-oversubscription dynamics.
• Oakgrove School: Secondary school serving the Milton Keynes area, offering a similar 11-18 curriculum and competing for the same parent pool. Provides a useful peer benchmark on size, SEND/wellbeing provision, and academic outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ShenleyBrookEndSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shenley-brook-end-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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