Downs Barn School

A good community school school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Downs Barn School.

Milton Keynes, MK147NA Ofsted: Good Age 3-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
69 Downs Barns Boulevard
Downs Barn
Milton Keynes, MK147NA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110372
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
69 Downs Barns Boulevard, Downs Barn, Milton Keynes, MK14 7NA
Age range
3-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
90 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
89
Free School Meals
15.8% (14 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
89 pupils
3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"ACE: Achieve, Create, Enjoy"

Respect Responsibility Resilience Reflection

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Germander Park School. Germander Park is an Infant school for Reception (from 4 years) to Year 2, located in Conniburrow, near Campbell Park and Milton Keynes Shopping Centre. The four values underpinning all we do are Respect, Responsibility, Reflection and Resilience, and we strive to support all children's academic and emotional needs. Our staff work closely to keep children safe, engaged in learning, and to provide academic or emotional support as needed. We warmly welcome parents and carers to visit performances and view their child’s work throughout the year.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dance After School Club Lunchtime Zumba Club Multi Sports Club Brazilian Soccer Club

Sports

Dance Zumba Multi Sports Brazilian Soccer

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

BREAKFAST CLUB: runs daily at Southwood School, offering cereals, toast, juice, milk; arrives at school by 8:20am; costs £1.50 per day; children from Downs Barn and Germander Park are taken to their respective schools by minibus; advance booking via the school office (Southwood can be attended without pre-booking). Registration form required. ACERS (After School Provision): provides after-school care for nursery age through to year 6 at Southwood School; staff are trained; transport by minibus from Downs Barn/Germander Park to Southwood; walking bus when minibus unavailable; activities and quiet homework area; snacks provided (4.00-4.30pm). Prices: snack session £5, 4.30-5.00pm £6, 5.00-5.30pm £7, 5.30-6.00pm £10; late collection charge £10 after 6pm; bookings via weekly ParentMail Booking form; at least 24 hours’ notice for bookings and cancellations; registration and Code of Conduct required.

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