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Loughton School
Bradwell Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8DN, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.3 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
477
Capacity
413
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 66%, placing it in the top 47% of schools across the UK. While these results are promising, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 18%, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.1%
Asian Indian12.2%
White Other10.5%
Black African4.8%
Asian Other4.6%
Asian Chinese4.6%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.02806, -0.78633 · MK5 8DN
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN139861
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Loughton School rated by Ofsted?
Loughton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Loughton School a good school?
Loughton School scores 70.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Loughton School?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Loughton School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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