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Knowles Primary School
Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2HB, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
347
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 91.0, indicating it is better than 91% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 4% of students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.7%
Black African13.8%
Asian Bangladeshi13.0%
White Other11.8%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Black Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.99548, -0.72523 · MK2 2HB
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN144357
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteknowlesprimaryschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Knowles Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Knowles Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Knowles Primary School a good school?
Knowles Primary School scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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