The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 33%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mr Steve Springett-McHugh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Moon Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWyvern School
Primary · 583m away
Greenleys Junior School
Primary · 832m away
New Bradwell Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
New Bradwell School
Primary · 1.0km away
Greenleys First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Slated Row School
Special school · 1.4km away
Pepper Hill School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bushfield School's Ofsted rating?
Bushfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bushfield School?
Bushfield School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bushfield School take?
Bushfield School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bushfield School?
Bushfield School is in Milton Keynes, MK12 5JG, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bushfield School have a sixth form?
No, Bushfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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