Barleyhurst Park Primary
Milton Keynes, MK3 7NA · Milton Keynes · primary school
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47th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 2,315 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barleyhurst Park Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment from the current 52.0%? How does the recent Ofsted inspection influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Barleyhurst Park Primary
Overview
Barleyhurst Park Primary continues to be a good school, described as "warm and welcoming" where pupils flourish. The report highlights a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" in which pupils feel valued, safe, and supported to achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The school provides an "ambitious curriculum" enriched by engaging events, such as visits to safari parks and live theatre, helping pupils become "well-rounded individuals and citizens."
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and model learning effectively, using careful activity selection to strengthen pupils’ understanding and adapt teaching to emerging needs.
- Reading is a key priority with a "consistent and effective approach" to phonics; pupils read widely and receive timely support to become fluent readers.
- Pupils with additional needs are identified quickly and fully included, with staff providing "appropriately adapted work" and specialist resources to ensure access to the full curriculum.
- Leaders and governors have a "secure knowledge" of the school’s strengths, fostering a culture where staff feel valued and supported to focus on effective teaching.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the "important knowledge" pupils are expected to know and remember is "less precisely identified," limiting the development of deeper subject-specific knowledge over time.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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