Long Meadow School
Milton Keynes, MK5 7XX · Milton Keynes · primary school
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27th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.2/10 against 3,670 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Meadow School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sports Leaders club, play athletics and rounders, or learn violin, flute, guitar, or trumpet. The school offers Forest School trips, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 358 pupils against a stated capacity of 405. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for younger children? How are places allocated for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Long Meadow School
Overview
Long Meadow School continues to be a good school, where pupils are ‘#Proud’ to attend and feel safe within warm, trusting relationships. The report highlights that pupils’ outcomes are rising due to raised expectations and a ‘broad, ambitious and well-organised curriculum’ that helps learners build knowledge logically over time.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘warm, trusting relationships’ with staff who help them manage feelings, alongside kind behaviour supported by ‘well-being champions’.
- A ‘more systematic approach to teaching phonics’ has significantly improved reading outcomes, with achievement in core subjects now in line with national averages.
- Leaders have ‘inspired and empowered subject leaders’ to ensure strong subject knowledge, while a focus on vocabulary supports pupils speaking English as an additional language.
- Attendance is high, with leaders actively tackling absence reasons and providing bespoke support for vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Staff feel ‘very well supported’ regarding workload and well-being, describing the school community as ‘like a family’.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to refine the curriculum in some foundation subjects where concepts are ‘too broad’, ensuring pupils achieve the same depth of knowledge as in other areas.
- New procedures for checking pupils’ learning must be fully embedded to help teachers adapt teaching effectively so that ‘pupils learn more over time’.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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