SchoolScoresSherington CofE School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England
School Lane, Sherington, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9NF
01908 218247 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 June 2015.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 November 2024: 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
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newport Pagnell comparisons use the 4 of its 7 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 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 | Newport Pagnell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 99% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 99% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 98% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 73%). 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. Newport Pagnell figures pool parents at the Newport Pagnell 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.7% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. 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 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Newport Pagnell. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 4.4 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Cedars Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tickford Park Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Crawley CofE School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Portfields Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Park School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sherington CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Sherington CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Sherington CofE School?
88% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sherington CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sherington CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Sherington CofE School as their first choice for 8 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 8 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 110407.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.