Holne Chase Primary School
Bletchley, MK3 5HP · Milton Keynes · primary school
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20th 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 — 7.4/10 against 2,762 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| 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.
Holne Chase 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%. For the higher standard, 3.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Holne Chase Primary School
Overview
Holne Chase Primary School is described as a place where pupils "love attending" and benefit from a "bright and welcoming environment" underpinned by a "deep moral purpose." Leaders have established high expectations since the school reopened as an academy, resulting in a "harmonious community" where pupils are "safe and well cared for." The report highlights that pupils are "well prepared for life beyond the school" through a comprehensive curriculum and strong relationships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "precisely identified and sequenced," ensuring pupils "achieve well across the curriculum," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is a "cornerstone of the curriculum," with a well-established phonics programme that ensures pupils "develop fluency quickly."
- Teachers "know their subjects well" and "adapt their teaching well" to support pupils, particularly in the early years where "high-quality interactions" aid understanding.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, showing they are "confident to take risks in their learning" and have an "open in their outlook."
- Attendance has "significantly improved" following recent work to address historical high levels of absence.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not yet fully established; teachers must use assessment to "identify gaps so they can be addressed quickly and effectively."
- Behaviour expectations are not applied consistently throughout the school; leaders must ensure high standards are maintained so that "no learning time is lost."
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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
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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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