Moorland Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK6 4ND · Milton Keynes · primary school
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55th 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 — 5.6/10 against 806 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorland Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 plan to raise attainment to meet the national median in the coming years? What specific actions are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Moorland Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Moorland Primary School are described as “confident and proud,” demonstrating “positive attitudes to their learning” and a strong commitment to the school’s values. While behaviour and personal development are rated as good, the overall quality of education and leadership require improvement, primarily because the new curriculum is not yet securely embedded across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and respectful,” with staff applying the behaviour policy “consistently and fairly.”
- Children in the early years are “achieving well,” benefiting from staff who prioritise communication and language with “warmth.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “supported well” through adapted curricula and precise targets.
- Leaders and staff are “passionate and committed,” with a “very clear understanding” of the school’s strengths and areas for development.
- The school fosters a culture where pupils feel “safe and are very happy,” with staff knowing pupils and families “exceptionally well.”
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure reading books are “precisely matched to the sounds” pupils have learned and check reading progress more frequently.
- The school must implement the curriculum effectively so pupils “build on their prior knowledge” and close gaps in understanding.
- The school should take “swift action” to improve attendance for disadvantaged pupils, as persistent absence remains too high.
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 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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