Lift Charles Warren
Milton Keynes, MK6 3AZ · Milton Keynes · primary school
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51st 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 — 4.9/10 against 644 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Charles Warren overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Lift Charles Warren
Overview
Charles Warren Academy is described as a school where pupils are "enthusiastic, resilient and confident learners" who embody values of being "big hearted" and "unusually brave." The inspection highlights an "ambitious curriculum" that is well sequenced, particularly in core subjects and early years, alongside an "exceptional personal development offer" that prepares pupils effectively for life beyond school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well matched to the needs and context of the pupils," with staff exhibiting "secure subject knowledge" in core areas and using checks to inform learning.
- Early years provision is "high-quality," featuring "expert teaching of phonics" and effective support for children falling behind in reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by "precise support" and "careful adaptations" within a "highly inclusive approach."
- Personal development is a strength, with a "broad range of activities" and a curriculum that teaches pupils how to stay safe and understand diversity.
- The school maintains a "calm and purposeful environment" where pupils show "excellent attitudes to learning" and low-level disruptions are "very rare."
Areas to improve
- The school must refine the curriculum in "some foundation subject areas" where staff currently lack the knowledge to plan "precise and purposeful activities" or effectively check pupils’ understanding.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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