St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Milton Keynes, MK11 1EF · Milton Keynes · primary school
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29th 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 — 7.2/10 against 1,802 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Harmonize club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in the Harmonize club?
What Ofsted said about St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Overview
This is the first routine inspection for St Mary and St Giles Church of England School, which received a ‘Good’ overall effectiveness judgement. The report describes an inclusive environment where pupils enjoy learning and benefit from an ambitious curriculum that has recently improved achievement, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic learners in a ‘happy and respectful school community’ where bullying is ‘very rare’.
- Staff deliver an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with high-quality training, ensuring pupils achieve well and make good progress in reading.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils settling quickly and showing ‘strong and improving’ attendance.
- The school fosters a ‘strong culture of mutual respect’, using shared values to teach pupils to be responsible citizens.
- Leaders have an accurate view of the school and are ‘resolute in their determination’ to make continuous improvements.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not always remember content long-term, preventing them from building strong links between prior and new learning. The school should ensure pupils are taught strategies to retain knowledge over time.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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