The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 34% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mr Mike Talbot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
St. Leger Drive, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BL
Town setting
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Giffard Park Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Great Linford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Linford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Linford Primary School?
Great Linford Primary School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Linford Primary School take?
Great Linford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Linford Primary School?
Great Linford Primary School is in Milton Keynes, MK14 5BL, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Linford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Linford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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