Drayton Park School
Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ · Milton Keynes · primary school
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26th 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 — 4.9/10 against 1,299 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Drayton Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, maths, chess, story, recorders, fitness, and accelerated reader clubs. Sports include badminton, football, dodgeball, dance, and fitness. Arts and music options cover art, music, and Christmas craft. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 332 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Drayton Park School
Overview
Drayton Park School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. This was an ungraded inspection, so no new headline grade is assigned. The report describes a happy and safe environment where high expectations underpin all activities and pupils regularly rise to them.
Strengths
- The school’s motto, ‘every child, every chance, every day’, underpins a culture where pupils develop curiosity and a love of learning from the moment they join.
- Character development is thoughtfully woven through the curriculum, resulting in pupils who demonstrate high levels of respect and behave with maturity.
- Teachers are subject experts who encourage pupils to attempt work beyond what is expected for their age, fostering highly positive attitudes to learning.
- Reading is at the heart of every classroom, with expert leaders ensuring trained staff deliver the phonics programme well and creative book corners making reading appealing.
- Staff feel a deep sense of moral purpose, and the trust and local governors provide effective support and challenge to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, recent refinements to curriculum implementation are not fully embedded, meaning pupils may move on before their understanding of key concepts is secure.
- A small number of pupils miss too much school or arrive late regularly, risking falling behind in vital learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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