Chestnuts Primary School

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

Milton Keynes, MK35EN Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Buckingham Road
Bletchley
Milton Keynes, MK35EN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143265
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5EN
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Capacity
459 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
432
Free School Meals
32.5% (140 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
432 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Chestnuts Way"

Choose your attitude Work hard and challenge yourself Have Fun Make someone’s day

Head Teacher's Message

Chestnuts is a nurturing, happy school with high expectations where learning is fun and rewarding. The Headteacher emphasises wellbeing, supportive relationships, and close partnership with families, and notes the school’s ability to support trips with two minibuses and a focus on developing confident, polite, independent learners. The Chestnuts Way guides daily life and values.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Chestnuts Extra (afterschool club) Homework Club

Sports

various extra-curricular sports activities

Facilities

Two school minibuses

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is available before and after school, including a breakfast club and after-school club for an additional fee.

Admissions Criteria

Chestnuts is a two-form entry primary school with 60 spaces per year group. Milton Keynes Council coordinates all admissions to the school, including first time school placements and in-year transfers. The school advises arranging a tour via the school office before completing application forms.

Financial Information

Wraparound care and extracurricular clubs may incur charges; breakfast club and Chestnuts Extra are available for an additional fee.

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