Deanshanger Primary School, based in Milton Keynes, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Deanshanger Primary School currently has around 296 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 13.9% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: The Green, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HJ
Website: www.deanshangerprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01908268920
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Karen Morris
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149061

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 296
Number of Boys: 150
Number of Girls: 146

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.80%248
Other White4.10%12
Other Mixed2.40%7
White and Black Caribbean2.00%6
Indian2.00%6
White and Asian1.70%5
Other Asian1.00%3
African1.00%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%2
Unclassified0.70%2
Irish0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%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 (-1.1)
Writing: Above Average (1.7)
Maths: Below Average (-2.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Deanshanger Primary School
The Green , Deanshanger MK19 6HJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Deanshanger Primary School
The Green , Deanshanger MK19 6HJ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Old Stratford Primary School
Willow Grove , Old Stratford MK19 6AZ
3out of 4 2,091 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Old Stratford Primary School
Willow Grove , Old Stratford MK19 6AZ
- not rated 2,091 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Russell Street School
Russell Street , Stony Stratford MK11 1BT
4out of 4 2,887 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elizabeth Woodville School
Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN
- not rated 385 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Woodville School
Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN
- not rated 385 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Akeley Wood Junior School
Wicken Park Road , Wicken MK19 6DA
- not rated 2,607 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.