Priory Rise School
Milton Keynes, MK4 3GE · Milton Keynes · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.8/10 against 3,809 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 62% | 5.96 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Priory Rise School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 674 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Priory Rise School
Overview
Priory Rise School provides a "superb quality of education" where pupils "thrive" within a community defined by "mutual respect" and a "deep sense of belonging." The inspection found that pupils achieve "exceptionally well" and demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, supported by staff who maintain "very high expectations" and foster a "love of reading."
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, showing "kindness and consideration" while focusing on learning for "sustained periods of time."
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and deliver content in a "well-structured order," ensuring pupils "secure and retain deep knowledge."
- The school swiftly identifies individual needs, providing "precise support" so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "successfully access the curriculum."
- Reading is "central to the school’s curriculum," with "highly effective daily support" helping all pupils, including disadvantaged learners, become "fluent readers."
- Leaders prioritise staff "workload and well-being," resulting in a workforce that feels "extremely well supported" and receives "high-quality training."
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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