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Water Hall Primary School
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3QF, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
205
Capacity
345
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Summary
With a small student body of 205, the school shows a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, achieving a remarkable 27% of pupils reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 2% nationally. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 27% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.2%
Black African9.3%
White Other8.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.4%
Mixed Other3.9%
Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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51.97779, -0.72885 · MK2 3QF
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN148193
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.waterhallprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Water Hall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Water Hall Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Water Hall Primary School a good school?
Water Hall Primary School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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