Rickley Park Primary School
Bletchley, MK3 6EW · Milton Keynes · primary school
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54th 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 — 1.0/10 against 2,425 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| 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.
Rickley Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco Warriors and Play Buddies clubs, or participate in rock climbing, paddle boarding, golf, archery, football, cross-country, and athletics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the current Ofsted rating reflect recent changes in teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about Rickley Park Primary School
Overview
Rickley Park Primary School is described as a "vibrant place of learning" where "pupils thrive in this happy and caring school." Leaders set "high expectations for learning," resulting in pupils who "behave well" and feel "safe in school and well supported by adults." The inspection confirms the school continues to be a good school, with effective safeguarding and strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and kind to each other" and have many opportunities to develop "social and emotional skills."
- The mathematics curriculum is "ambitious," with teachers using assessment effectively to check understanding through "well-chosen questions."
- Leaders "prioritise developing pupils’ love of reading," ensuring staff have the expertise to deliver "high-quality lessons" in phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported very effectively," allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff appreciate working in a "highly supportive team" where leaders manage workload and support well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to "fully implement the revised curriculum" in subjects other than English and mathematics so pupils benefit from improved content and sequencing.
- Leaders must "strengthen existing assessment practices" in subjects other than English and mathematics to better understand how pupils learn over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders making pupil well-being and safety their "top priority" and staff being "well trained" to report concerns immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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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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