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Chestnuts Primary School
Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5EN, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.1 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
426
Capacity
459
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 84% recommending the school, although the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, though parents may want to consider the limited higher achievement rates when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
91%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.8%
White Other8.0%
Black African6.1%
Asian Indian4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.98897, -0.76501 · MK3 5EN
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN143265
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Chestnuts Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chestnuts Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2019.
Is Chestnuts Primary School a good school?
Chestnuts Primary School scores 47.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Chestnuts Primary School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chestnuts Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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