Abbeys Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK3 6PS · Milton Keynes · primary school
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35th of 58 primary schools in Milton Keynes we can score, 90 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 2,197 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbeys Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Abbeys Primary School
Overview
Abbeys Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and positive learners" who "achieve well through the curriculum." The inspection confirms that the school maintains high expectations for behaviour and learning, with staff providing effective support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious," "broad" and "well sequenced," ensuring children gain essential early knowledge in reading and mathematics.
- "Expert" teaching of phonics helps pupils close gaps in knowledge and learn to read very well.
- Personal development provision is "excellent," with high-quality sessions helping pupils develop spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness.
- Staff are "highly valued and well supported," with effective decisions made to reduce workload impacts on well-being.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive and warm relationships with staff" and show "exceptionally well" behaviour in calm, productive lessons.
Areas to improve
- The school must address the fact that "persistent absence of disadvantaged pupils remains too high" by considering additional strategies for vulnerable families.
- Refinements to the non-core curriculum are needed, as current adaptations do not always enable all pupils to "achieve as well as they could."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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