St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK12 6AY · Milton Keynes · primary school
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36th 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 — 5.0/10 against 3,131 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 Magdalene Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. 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 higher standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy and caring school” where pupils feel valued and embrace opportunities to be “active and responsible citizens.” However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement, as the school’s ambitious curriculum is not consistently achieved and leaders lack a “sufficiently accurate understanding” of the school’s development needs.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are “polite and respectful,” and take pride in their work.
- Phonics teaching is “well structured and prioritised,” with effective daily routines supporting reading development.
- Staff provide a “broad range of trips, visits and experiences” that enrich pupils’ lives and build confidence.
- Pupils develop positive values, understanding the importance of “kindness and equality” and staying safe online.
Areas to improve
- The school must accurately identify the specific learning barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and ensure provision is well matched to their needs.
- Leaders should strengthen oversight to ensure a “well-thought-out curriculum” supports coherent learning sequences in all subjects.
- The early years curriculum requires review to ensure children’s learning “builds deliberately over time” towards clear end goals.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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