Knowles Primary School

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

Milton Keynes, MK22HB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Queensway
Bletchley
Milton Keynes, MK22HB
Phone
1908373588
Website
knowlesprimaryschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144357
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB
Website
http://knowlesprimaryschool.org.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TOVE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 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
315
Free School Meals
47.6% (150 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 104.0
2023 106.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
315 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Hearts And Minds Together To Build A Successful Future For All"

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Clubs Rock Steady (music)

Facilities

Secret garden Forest School site Allotments Growing orchard (Woodlands Trust) Science laboratory DT room Art room Fully equipped kitchen Music room with instruments (djembé drums, ukuleles, keyboards, electric guitars) Kaleidoscope colour therapy rooms (two) Outdoor area for Foundation Extensive grounds for sport and play

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Kaleidoscope colour therapy Lego Therapy ARTiculate Small group Kaleidoscope Enrichment sessions: musical theatre, gardening, yoga, astronomy, cooking Rock Steady

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Clubs

Admissions Criteria

Knowles Primary School is part of Tove Learning Trust. Admissions are decided by the Trustees. Normal entry (Reception) via Milton Keynes Council; In-Year admissions direct to Knowles Primary School; applications via school office or Milton Keynes Council website; New Starter Information Pack available.

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