Drayton Park School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Drayton Park School currently has around 355 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 43.8% 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.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.2%. african pupils make up about 15.8% , followed by other white at 13%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bala Way, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ |
| Website: | http://www.draytonpark.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01908375137 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Jen Swain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150593 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 330 |
| Number of Pupils: | 355 |
| Number of Boys: | 182 |
| Number of Girls: | 173 |
| White British | 39.20% | 139 |
| African | 15.80% | 56 |
| Other White | 13.00% | 46 |
| Bangladeshi | 10.70% | 38 |
| Pakistani | 5.40% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 8 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park School Bala Way , Bletchley MK2 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes First School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Park School Bala Way , Bletchley MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Parker Catholic School Hunter Drive , Bletchley MK2 3BT | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Sir Herbert Leon Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leon School and Sports College Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS School R2D , 1 - 9 Barton Road MK2 3HU | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KWS Milton Keynes R2D , 1-9 Barton Road MK2 3HU | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Manor Road Resource Centre Manor Road , Bletchley MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People Out of School Project Queensway , MK2 2HB | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Milton Keynes Fenney House , Queensway MK2 2HB | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.