Lavendon School
Olney, MK46 4HA · Milton Keynes · primary school
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57th 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 the 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lavendon School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Cook Stars and Art Day, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 not meeting expected standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and writing?
What Ofsted said about Lavendon School
Overview
Lavendon School is described as a place where pupils are "very happy" and "love coming to school," supported by a "strong and caring ethos." The inspection highlights high expectations for achievement, with pupils generally performing well and developing kindness and consideration for one another.
Strengths
- Reading is "prioritised," with staff delivering the phonics programme "expertly" to ensure pupils acquire skills quickly and read with "enthusiasm."
- The curriculum is "well designed" with a "logical order" of teaching, enabling pupils to gain necessary knowledge and skills from the early years.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve very well" due to prompt identification of needs and "skilful adaptations" to teaching.
- Staff and pupils model "calm, positive interactions," resulting in "commendable" behaviour and a culture of respect.
- Leaders have driven "successful changes," managing workload effectively so staff feel "happy and proud" to be part of the community.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff possess "essential subject knowledge and skills" across the curriculum, as insufficient expertise currently limits impact for some pupils.
- Tasks in a few subjects require more precise design to help all pupils "reinforce and retain key information" and remember content "long term."
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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