SchoolScoresSt Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Ardwell Lane, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, MK12 6AY
01908 321746 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 May 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 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 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 47 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% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). 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
54 pupils in this year group.
72% — 6 points above the Milton Keynes average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
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 Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 44th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.4% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. 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 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. 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 29th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 67th highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 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
- Greenleys First School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Greenleys Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wyvern School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Fairfields Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary and St Giles CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushfield School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Russell Street School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Watling Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Ashbrook School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Two Mile Ash School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
95% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 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 110483.
- 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.