SchoolScoresLavendon School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
High Street, Lavendon, Olney, MK46 4HA
01234 712680 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Milton Keynes comparisons use the 49 of its 89 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 40 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 17th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 49 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 13 parents whose child had been bullied 27th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern Joint 35th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 74% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 31st highest of 49 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 | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). 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
17 pupils in this year group.
53% — 13 points below the Milton Keynes average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 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. | 104 | 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 28 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 0.9
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 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 44.4% | 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
- Newton Blossomville CofE School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Turvey Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olney Middle School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olney Infant Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)
- Carlton CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrold Primary Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lavendon School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Lavendon School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lavendon School?
90% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lavendon School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lavendon School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put Lavendon School as their first choice for 19 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 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 150335.
- 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.