Monkston Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK10 9LA · Milton Keynes · primary school
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13th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,299 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 41% | 3.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 26% | 2.31 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monkston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, French, ballet, and coding clubs, or participate in the school council. Sports include football, cross country, athletics, and Parkrun, alongside visual arts. The school organises a Great River Clean Up trip and provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With the inspection dating from 2022, what changes have been made to teaching since then? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving between the 420 available places? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Monkston Primary School
Overview
Monkston Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils “relish the challenges” of an interesting curriculum and feel safe within a supportive community. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils achieve well across subjects while fostering a strong love of reading and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils are “friendly and kind,” creating a culture where they “celebrate the successes of their peers” and feel valued as part of the “Monkston family.”
- Reading is a clear priority; teachers use a “well-sequenced programme” in daily phonics lessons, helping children become “confident, fluent readers” by the time they leave.
- Teachers are “knowledgeable about the subjects that they teach” and use “rich language to extend pupils’ vocabulary,” enabling children to explain their thinking confidently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “extra support that is carefully tailored to their individual needs,” helping them succeed.
- Staff report a “positive working environment” where leaders are supportive of their well-being and provide valuable training and guidance.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must refine plans to identify “precisely enough when key concepts will be revisited” so pupils can better draw on prior learning.
- Curriculum content in some subjects does not “sufficiently reflect the diversity in British society,” requiring further exploration of topics such as artists from different backgrounds.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a culture where all adults make pupils’ safety and well-being their “top priorities” and staff are vigilant in identifying risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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