How many pupils does The Milestone School have?

The Milestone School has 318 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Milestone School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Milestone School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Milestone School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Milestone School is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Milestone School?

The Milestone School is located at Longford Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EU.

The Milestone School

Longford Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EU

Not rated

Inspected 5 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–16

Ages

318

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About The Milestone School

The Milestone School is an academy special converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 318 pupils on roll. It is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 2–16
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 318
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.2%

Free school meals

9.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

72%

Sustained destination

72%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.7%

Overall absence

29.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

49.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +6.1 vs 2023/24

6.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

110.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +12.0 vs 2023/24

£45,765

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£667 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£30,978

Spend per pupil

£31,500

Income per pupil

35%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Longford Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EU
Phone: 01452874000
Headteacher: Stephen Dowell
Website: https://milestone.sandmat.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Milestone School?: The Milestone School is an academy special converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–16.
How many pupils does The Milestone School have?: The Milestone School has 318 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Milestone School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The Milestone School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Milestone School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Milestone School is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Milestone School?: The Milestone School is located at Longford Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EU.

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