SchoolScoresDrayton Park School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
Bala Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ
01908 375137 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 14 June 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Milton Keynes comparisons use the 47 of its 85 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 20th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 100% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 30th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Milton Keynes figures pool parents at the Milton Keynes schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
47 pupils in this year group.
60% — 6 points below the Milton Keynes average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Milton Keynes. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.5% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 51st highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 67th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 43rd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.8% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 78th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 80th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 83rd lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 84th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 68th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.1 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 70th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 15.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bishop Parker Catholic School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Water Hall Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Premier Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Leys Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowles Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holne Chase Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rickley Park Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chestnuts Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbeys Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Drayton Park School's Ofsted rating?
Drayton Park School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 June 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Drayton Park School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Drayton Park School?
90% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Drayton Park School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Drayton Park School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Drayton Park School as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150593.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.