Great Linford Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK14 5BL · Milton Keynes · primary school
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32nd 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 — 6.4/10 against 2,068 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Linford 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%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and can attend the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 302 pupils against a stated capacity of 375. 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 activities does the School Council organise for students? How does the breakfast club integrate with the start of the school day?
What Ofsted said about Great Linford Primary School
Overview
Great Linford Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a positive, welcoming atmosphere where pupils enjoy learning and behave well, supported by staff who hold high expectations. Leaders and governors share a detailed understanding of priorities, leading to steady improvement in behaviour, learning, and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and value staff who act "quickly and decisively" to help them.
- The curriculum "precisely identifies what pupils need to learn," allowing knowledge to build steadily in most subjects.
- Phonics teaching is now "consistent and effective," with pupils becoming fluent readers through targeted support.
- Staff have "detailed subject knowledge" and present subject matter clearly, checking for immediate gaps in understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and "routinely learn alongside their peers."
Areas to improve
- Ensure teaching approaches match the curriculum intent across all subjects, as inconsistency in some areas means pupils "remember less and achieve less well."
- Ensure assessment checks are used consistently to identify and remedy gaps in pupils’ knowledge, as current variation means teachers do not always know what needs recapping.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 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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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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