The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mrs Rosemarie Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Ardwell Lane, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenleys First School
Primary · 555m away
Greenleys Junior School
Primary · 756m away
Slated Row School
Special school · 921m away
Wyvern School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairfields Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bushfield School
Primary · 1.5km away
Russell Street School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is in Milton Keynes, MK12 6AY, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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