Downs Barn School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a community school 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.
Downs Barn School currently has around 85 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 23.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 16.5%. other white pupils make up about 16.5% , followed by african at 14.1%
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.
| Address: | 69 Downs Barns Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK14 7NA |
| Website: | www.boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01908604430 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Mathews |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110372 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 85 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 43 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 16.50% | 14 |
| Other White | 16.50% | 14 |
| African | 14.10% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 12.90% | 11 |
| Indian | 11.80% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 8.20% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.90% | 5 |
| Other Black | 4.70% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Barn School 69 Downs Barns Boulevard , Downs Barn MK14 7NA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood School Bryony Place , Conniburrow Boulevard MK14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Currier Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6HB | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooksward School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksward Middle School Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | 2out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus South Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury International Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park School 8 Danbury Court , Linford Wood MK14 6LJ | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gyosei International School Uk Japonica Lane , V10 Brickhill Street MK15 9JX | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMK Gateway - Alternative Provision 1st Floor, The Point , 602 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3GN | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gatehouse School Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.