Best primary schools in Milton Keynes
MK schools reward sector pairing because popularity moves faster than fundamentals. This ranking covers 91 primary schools in the Milton Keynes local authority. Postcode area MK19 has the highest average school score (84.4 across 3 schools), while MK6 sits at the lower end (37.3). 96% of ranked Milton Keynes primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Milton Keynes on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Milton Keynes comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Milton Keynes ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Great Linford Primary School | 90.9 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Castlethorpe First School | 90.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 13 | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | 88.8 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Oxley Park Academy | 88.6 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Fairfields Primary School | 88.3 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Haversham Village School | 88.3 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Giles Brook Primary School | 88.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Brooklands Farm Primary School | 87.3 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 19 | Olney Infant Academy | 86.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 20 | Newton Blossomville Church of England School | 86.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 21 | Russell Street School | 86.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 22 | Bushfield School | 86.3 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Green Park School | 84.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 82.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Whitehouse Primary School | 80.5 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Langland Community School | 80 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School | 78.5 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Hanslope Primary School | 74.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Jubilee Wood Primary School | 74.3 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Monkston Primary School | 72.5 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Milton Keynes
What is the best primary school in Milton Keynes?
Caroline Haslett Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Milton Keynes (LocaleIQ score 99.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 38%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Milton Keynes primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Milton Keynes?
Oakgrove School tops the Milton Keynes secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 94.9). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 54.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Milton Keynes for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Milton Keynes have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Milton Keynes: Caroline Haslett Primary School (KS2 expected 87%, higher 38%); Priory Rise School (KS2 expected 89%, higher 30%); Middleton Primary School (KS2 expected 92%, higher 33%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
13 primary schools in the Milton Keynes ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Caroline Haslett Primary School, Priory Rise School, Middleton Primary School, The Premier Academy, Two Mile Ash School, and 8 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Milton Keynes?
This ranking covers 91 primary schools in the Milton Keynes comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Milton Keynes has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, MK19 has the strongest cluster — 84.4 average across 3 ranked primary schools. MK6 sits at the lower end (37.3 average). MK schools reward sector pairing because popularity moves faster than fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.