Old Stratford Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK19 6AZ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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85th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 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 the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Old Stratford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include swimming, the Daily Mile, and Sports Day, alongside brass, drums, strings, and woodwind music. Year 5 pupils visit Holdenby House.
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How are the music and sports clubs structured for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Old Stratford Primary School
Overview
Old Stratford Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are positive about school life and enjoy learning. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in calm, polite pupils who feel safe and welcome. The school offers a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next steps in education.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well with "disruption to learning is very rare" and bullying is "very rare".
- Teachers in mathematics help pupils gain a "deep understanding of concepts" and solve problems confidently.
- The music curriculum allows pupils to play various instruments and compose their own music, which they enjoy.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same lessons and are encouraged to be independent.
- Governors and trustees provide "strong support and challenge to leaders" who share the ambition for pupil achievement.
Areas to improve
- Teachers need to routinely check the learning of all pupils, particularly those who do not confidently volunteer answers, to ensure no one has misconceptions.
- Leaders must ensure curriculum plans in some subjects "precisely identify the knowledge that pupils should learn" to accurately check progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained and leaders taking concerns seriously by acting quickly and keeping detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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.
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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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