Middleton Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Middleton Primary School.

Milton Keynes, MK109EN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

86

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
95.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
23 May 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Noon Layer Drive
Middleton
Milton Keynes, MK109EN
Phone
1908604851
Website
middletonschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140734
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Noon Layer Drive, Middleton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9EN
Website
http://www.middletonschool.org/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
630
Free School Meals
7.3% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
87.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
27.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
27.0 (+19.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.2 (9.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 110.0
2023 108.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
79
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
630 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Empathy Self-Awareness Positivity Excellence Communication Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Rachel Roberts states Middleton is an Ofsted Outstanding school (2017 and 2023). She highlights a values-based ethos (RESPECT) and British Values, emphasizes high expectations of behaviour, strong relationships, and a focus on embedding learning into long-term memory, with a partnership between pupils, families, staff and governors.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Commando Joe’s

Sports

Athletics

Curriculum Highlights

Well-planned curriculum from EYFS to Year 6 7 areas of learning and development in EYFS: three prime areas (communication & language; physical development; personal, social and emotional development) and four specific areas (literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; expressive arts and design) Systematic phonics teaching through Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Reading is prioritised from Foundation; home reading materials aligned to phonics Co-curricular offer includes experiences, clubs and visits Specialist teaching in Music, French and Physical Education

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Middleton Primary School supports children with Special Educational Needs through differentiated activities, small group work, pre-teaching and adult support; the school maintains a SEN register with School Support and Education Health Care Plan; the SENCo is Rachel Campbell; contact: [email protected] and SENDIAS on 01908 254518.

Admissions Criteria

Middleton is oversubscribed. The Local Authority coordinates the application process (applications for Reception via Milton Keynes Council). Waiting lists are maintained and allocations are made strictly in accordance with the school's oversubscription criteria. For queries email [email protected]. See Admissions Arrangements 2025-2027 for details.

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