Deanshanger Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK19 6HJ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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124th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 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 the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Deanshanger Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 257 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Deanshanger Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils attend well and demonstrate good manners, with playtimes being an "enjoyable experience" where incidents of poor behaviour are rare. However, the school’s ambition for academic achievement has historically been insufficient, meaning pupils "do not achieve as well as they should" due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and teaching quality.
Strengths
- Children get off to a "strong start in the early years" with an ambitious curriculum that supports learning purposefully.
- Pupils are "friendly and polite," demonstrating good manners and engaging well with activities such as the forest school.
- Personal development is "well considered," with pupils learning about health, well-being, and fundamental British values.
- Recent changes to the mathematics curriculum are showing "clear signs that pupils’ mathematical knowledge is improving."
- Staff support pupils well to meet higher behavioural expectations, fostering positive relationships.
Areas to improve
- Governance must maintain stronger oversight to ensure leadership has an "accurate understanding of its strengths and weaknesses" so issues are addressed swiftly.
- The school must check curriculum implementation more rigorously to ensure staff receive support for consistent delivery.
- Teaching must consistently address pupils’ misconceptions and provide clear feedback to help them progress.
- Staff must secure the skills needed to adapt teaching effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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