Stanton School
MILTON KEYNES, MK13 7BE · Milton Keynes · primary school
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7th 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 — 7.8/10 against 1,402 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 41% | 2.14 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 33% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 26% | 2.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 305 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stanton School
Overview
Stanton School continues to be judged as an outstanding school, maintaining the high standards established in its previous inspection. The report describes a vibrant community where pupils are ‘extremely proud’ and feel safe, characterising the environment as ‘one big happy family’. Leaders, governors, and staff provide an ‘excellent education’ with an ‘inspiring’ curriculum that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve highly.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘superbly well designed’, with teachers ensuring pupils clearly understand essential knowledge and technical vocabulary.
- Staff possess ‘expert subject knowledge’ and effectively embed important learning, helping pupils ‘lock the learning in our heads so it will stay with us for life’.
- Reading is prioritised through a ‘well structured’ phonics programme, resulting in pupils being ‘fluent and avid readers’ who ‘love to dive into books’.
- There is an ‘extraordinary spirit of teamwork’ among staff, and governors maintain high expectations by asking ‘probing questions’.
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘deep understanding of fundamental British values’ and engage maturely in debates about mutual respect and individual liberty.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong and well-established culture’ where keeping pupils safe is ‘at the heart of the school’s work’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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