Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School, based in Milton Keynes, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england/methodist/united reform church/baptist religious character.

Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School currently has around 222 pupils on roll, which is about 53% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 31.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.6%. african pupils make up about 23.4% , followed by indian at 10.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Singleton Drive, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PZ
Website: www.ctsmk.org.uk
Telephone: 01908867356
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Mel Nugent
Religious character: Church of England/Methodist/United Reform Church/Baptist
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 147269

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 222
Number of Boys: 114
Number of Girls: 108

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British26.60%59
African23.40%52
Indian10.80%24
Other White9.90%22
Other Asian4.50%10
Other Mixed4.10%9
Unclassified4.10%9
Pakistani3.20%7
White and Black African2.70%6
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%6
Caribbean2.30%5
White and Asian1.80%4
Chinese1.80%4
Other Black1.80%4
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.0)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.6)
Maths: Average (1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
18%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (VA)
Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ
- not rated 26 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehouse Primary School
Vaynol Way , Whitehouse MK8 1AG
3out of 4 1,283 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Oxley Park Academy
Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA
3out of 4 1,507 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oxley Park Primary School
Redgrave Drive , Oxley Park MK4 4TA
- not rated 1,507 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
3out of 4 332 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazeley School
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
- not rated 332 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
3out of 4 1,431 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
- not rated 1,431 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Watling Academy
Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP
4out of 4 1,877 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU
3out of 4 494 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH
- not rated 623 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ
- not rated 686 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Grove Independent School
Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD
- not rated 2,571 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.