SchoolScoresOlney Middle School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Yardley Road, Olney, MK46 5DZ
01234 711323 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2012. 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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 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 47th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 47th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 49th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 25th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 40th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 47th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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
82 pupils in this year group.
77% — 11 points above the Milton Keynes average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 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) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Olney. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 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
- Olney Infant Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)
- Lavendon School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Blossomville CofE School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Olney Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Olney Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Olney Middle School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Olney Middle School?
70% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Olney Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143263.
- 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.