SchoolScoresSt Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Wafandun Lane, Milton Keynes, MK17 7AA
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024. 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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 46th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 46th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 43rd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 24th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 35th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 43rd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
58 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 110439), before it changed to its current form.
52% — 14 points below the Milton Keynes average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 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. | 103 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 69 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 114 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
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. 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 42nd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 66th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 52nd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.4% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 45th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.0% | 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
- Swallowfield Primary 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wavendon Gate School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aspley Guise Village School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Monkston Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heronshill School and Nursery 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Broughton Fields Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heronshaw School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Broughton Manor Preparatory School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Brooklands Farm Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022, before conversion) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heronsgate School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
77% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary as their first choice for 69 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 48 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 151368.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.