Fairfields Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK11 4BA · Milton Keynes · primary school
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12th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lunch Club, 3 '0 Clock Club, and Reading Dog, with trips to Woburn Safari Park and Woodrow. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 603 pupils against a stated capacity of 669. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the 3 '0 Clock Club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Fairfields Primary School
Overview
Fairfields Primary School is described as a "happy and inclusive community" where pupils are "rightly proud" and embody kindness. The report highlights that staff have "high expectations" and that the school has made "rapid improvements" since its previous inadequate rating, resulting in a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "consistently exceptional," with pupils responding maturely to routines and bullying incidents being dealt with "quickly."
- Staff demonstrate "excellent subject knowledge" through clear explanations, helping pupils work "confidently" and independently from the moment they arrive.
- Reading is a high priority, with most pupils becoming "fluent readers quickly" and those struggling receiving "regular targeted phonics interventions."
- Early years provision is strong, with personal, social and emotional development at the heart of learning, leading to children displaying "excellent self-regulation."
- Leaders and governors show a "relentless drive" to impact pupil lives, working closely to provide "appropriate support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects does not yet identify "precisely what pupils know and can do," meaning subsequent teaching is not always informed by pupil understanding. Leaders must ensure assessment details "exactly what essential knowledge pupils know and do not know."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff demonstrating a "clear understanding" of how to identify pupils at risk and leaders acting "swiftly" to keep all pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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