Water Hall Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK2 3QF · Milton Keynes · primary school
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58th 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 — 0.4/10 against 564 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.12 |
| 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.
Water Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 in closing the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not meeting the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Water Hall Primary School
Overview
Pupils are starting to benefit from the school's higher expectations of what they can achieve, but many still have gaps in knowledge across a range of subjects. The school is centred around kindness, which contributes strongly to pupils' well-being and enjoyment of school.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel a strong sense of belonging in a friendly and welcoming school.
- The school is at the centre of the local community, where everyone is welcome.
- Pupils benefit from many leadership opportunities, such as being kindness ambassadors.
- The provision for pupils' personal development is a strength in the school, with well-considered opportunities outside of the curriculum.
- The school has the ambition and capacity to improve, with leaders accurately identifying areas in need of improvement.
Areas to improve
- The school does not routinely check that pupils are fully secure with prior learning before they move on to new content, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- The school has not ensured that errors in pupils' spelling, punctuation and handwriting are consistently identified and addressed, leading to repeated mistakes over time.
Safeguarding
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 | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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