Greenleys Junior School
Milton Keynes, MK12 5DE · Milton Keynes · primary school
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49th 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 — 3.1/10 against 630 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| 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.
Greenleys Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 238. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Greenleys Junior School
Overview
Greenleys Junior School is described as an ‘oasis of calm’ where pupils exhibit ‘exemplary’ behaviour and a strong sense of community. The school fosters independent learning and positive relationships, creating a ‘joyful, vibrant place’ for students. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the report highlights specific areas requiring further development to ensure consistent high standards across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, treating each other with ‘mutual respect’ and engaging positively in mixed-year ‘circles’.
- Staff are praised for being ‘caring and kind’, with bullying described as ‘very unusual’ and incidents handled effectively.
- Leaders have a ‘very strong vision for education’, using research-based knowledge to precisely identify learning in subjects like English and mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised through ‘high-quality books’ and frequent opportunities, with robust systems in place to support those finding it difficult.
- The school environment is ‘welcoming and inspiring’, featuring adapted spaces like ‘the immersive room’ that enhance pupil engagement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ vision for the curriculum is ‘not fully implemented’ in every subject, meaning pupils do not yet achieve as well as they could across the full curriculum.
- There is ‘variation in how staff use’ phonics techniques to help all pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Leaders must provide further support to staff to ‘embed the curriculum securely and consistently in every subject’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with ‘robust systems’ ensuring the school is both ‘reactive and proactive’ in keeping pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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