SchoolScoresEmerson Valley School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
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Hodder Lane, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2JR
01908 507914 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 October 2022. 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
120 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 131190), before it changed to its current form.
45% — 21 points below the Milton Keynes average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.3% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 42nd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.0% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 54th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 65th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 74th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 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
- Merebrook Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Howe Park School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Caroline Haslett Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Keynes Preparatory School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Barleyhurst Park Primary 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Meadow School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cold Harbour CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rickley Park Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glastonbury Thorn School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Giles Brook Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Emerson Valley School's Ofsted rating?
Emerson Valley School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 October 2022.
How did Emerson Valley School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151371.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.