Olney Middle School
Olney, MK46 5DZ · Milton Keynes · primary school
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21st 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 — 6.7/10 against 3,899 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Olney Middle School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is below the national median, what specific support is offered to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Olney Middle School
Overview
Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded inspection. The report highlights a “highly ambitious curriculum” and a culture where school values are “fully realised and lived out by the pupils and staff.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “steadily builds pupils’ knowledge over time” with a “clear sequential journey mapped out.”
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “achieve well, performing above national averages in some subjects.”
- Behaviour is described as “excellent,” with pupils treating each other with “respect and kindness” and having an “excellent understanding of the school rules.”
- Teachers possess “strong” subject knowledge and use technology “seamlessly” to check understanding and “close any gaps in pupil knowledge.”
- Staff take “effective action” to support pupils needing additional help, ensuring most pupils with SEND can follow the same curriculum as others.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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