Loughton School
Milton Keynes, MK5 8DN · Milton Keynes · primary school
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15th 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,770 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Loughton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for country dancing, creative writing, coding, debating and languages. Sports include athletics, cross-country running, gymnastics, hockey, netball, soccer and tag rugby. Arts and music cover choir and dance. Trips include a France residential, PGL Liddington, Chellington and Caldecotte Xperience. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 466 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How are the residential trips organised for parents?
What Ofsted said about Loughton School
Overview
Loughton School is described as a place where pupils are happy, behave well, and feel safe. The report highlights a "calm and purposeful" atmosphere with high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders have created a supportive culture for staff and maintain strong relationships with parents.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well constructed, broad, ambitious and engaging," with learning that is "clearly sequenced" to help pupils build knowledge over time.
- Pupils benefit from effective phonics teaching and enjoy reading with "growing expression and confidence."
- Staff deal with behavioural concerns "rapidly and to the satisfaction of pupils and their parents or carers."
- Educational visits and leadership roles, such as sports ambassadors, enrich pupils’ personal development and independence.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND "accurately and quickly," providing personalised interventions to narrow gaps.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure assessment is used effectively in wider curriculum subjects, as checks on pupils’ understanding are not always systematic.
- Information from assessments is not always used well to inform teaching, meaning some pupils do not "secure and deepen their knowledge" as effectively as they could.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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