The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Forfar Drive, Barleyhurst Park Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRomans Field School
Special school · 308m away
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Academy · 374m away
White Spire School
Special school · 554m away
Lord Grey Academy
Secondary · 569m away
Cambian Bletchley Park School
Independent · 604m away
Rickley Park Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Primary · 715m away
Abbeys Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Questions parents ask
What is Barleyhurst Park Primary's Ofsted rating?
Barleyhurst Park Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barleyhurst Park Primary?
Barleyhurst Park Primary currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barleyhurst Park Primary take?
Barleyhurst Park Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barleyhurst Park Primary?
Barleyhurst Park Primary is in Milton Keynes, MK3 7NA, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barleyhurst Park Primary have a sixth form?
No, Barleyhurst Park Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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