The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Ms Kerry Jarman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gregories Drive, Wavendon Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalton High
Secondary · 550m away
Heronshaw School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heronsgate School
Primary · 1.2km away
Glebe Farm School
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
Monkston Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Kents Hill Park all-through school
All-through · 2.0km away
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Swallowfield Primary
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wavendon Gate School's Ofsted rating?
Wavendon Gate School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wavendon Gate School?
Wavendon Gate School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wavendon Gate School take?
Wavendon Gate School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wavendon Gate School?
Wavendon Gate School is in Milton Keynes, MK7 7HL, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wavendon Gate School have a sixth form?
No, Wavendon Gate School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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