The short version
Primary. 25% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- Capacity
- 25%
- FSM
- 8.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vikki Pegg
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Simmental Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1GB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Watling Primary School a selective school?
No. Watling Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Watling Primary School?
Watling Primary School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watling Primary School take?
Watling Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watling Primary School?
Watling Primary School is in Milton Keynes, MK8 1GB, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watling Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Watling Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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