The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 379
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mr Philip Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Garthwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7XX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShenley Brook End School
Secondary · 458m away
Caroline Haslett Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Secure units · 1.3km away
Howe Park School
Primary · 1.4km away
Emerson Valley School
Primary · 1.5km away
Glastonbury Thorn School
Primary · 1.5km away
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Hazeley Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Long Meadow School's Ofsted rating?
Long Meadow School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Meadow School?
Long Meadow School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Meadow School take?
Long Meadow School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Long Meadow School?
Long Meadow School is in Milton Keynes, MK5 7XX, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Meadow School have a sixth form?
No, Long Meadow School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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