Greenleys Junior School, based in Milton Keynes, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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.

Greenleys Junior School currently has around 213 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 56.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.1% , followed by african at 12.2%

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: Marron Lane, Milton Keynes, MK12 5DE
Website: www.greenleysjunior.org
Telephone: 01908312551
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mike Talbot
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 110367

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 238
Number of Pupils: 213
Number of Boys: 110
Number of Girls: 103

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.80%89
Pakistani13.10%28
African12.20%26
Other White10.80%23
Other Asian8.90%19
Other Black1.90%4
Unclassified1.90%4
White and Asian1.90%4
Irish1.40%3
White and Black Caribbean1.40%3
Caribbean1.40%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.40%3
Bangladeshi0.90%2
White and Black African0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
Other Mixed0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)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: Below Average (-1.9)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Average (-1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenleys Junior School
Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenleys First School
Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT
3out of 4 248 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wyvern School
Aylesbury Street , Wolverton MK12 5HU
3out of 4 660 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY
- not rated 826 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bushfield School
Moon Street , Wolverton MK12 5JG
3out of 4 909 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watling Way Middle School
Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA
- not rated 1,686 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Radcliffe School
Christchurch Grove , Wolverton MK12 5BT
- not rated 696 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Watling Academy
Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP
4out of 4 2,695 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Extended Training
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX
- not rated 816 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Slated Row School
Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ
4out of 4 1,168 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project
7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT
- not rated 1,302 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.