The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 46% 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 46.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs S Harper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKnowles Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
The Premier Academy
Primary · 817m away
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Primary · 1.1km away
Drayton Park School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holne Chase Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Secondary · 1.7km away
Lord Grey Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
White Spire School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Knowles Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Knowles Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knowles Primary School?
Knowles Primary School currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knowles Primary School take?
Knowles Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knowles Primary School?
Knowles Primary School is in Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knowles Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Knowles Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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