Located in Milton Keynes, Loughton School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Loughton School currently has around 477 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 22.9% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.1%. indian pupils make up about 12.2% , followed by other white at 10.5%

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

School Information

Address: Bradwell Road, Milton Keynes, MK5 8DN
Website: http://www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk
Telephone: 01908665971
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rebekah Green
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139861

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 413
Number of Pupils: 477
Number of Boys: 245
Number of Girls: 232

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.10%196
Indian12.20%58
Other White10.50%50
African4.80%23
Unclassified4.60%22
Chinese4.60%22
Other Asian4.60%22
Pakistani4.00%19
White and Black African3.40%16
Other (any other ethnic group)3.10%15
White and Asian2.30%11
White and Black Caribbean1.30%6
Other Mixed1.00%5
Bangladeshi1.00%5
Other Black1.00%5
Irish0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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 (0.3)
Writing: Below Average (-1.6)
Maths: Above Average (1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
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
Loughton School
Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Loughton School
Bradwell Road , Loughton MK5 8DN
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Loughton Manor First School
Paynes Drive , Loughton MK5 8FA
3out of 4 510 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Glastonbury Thorn School
Pigott Drive , Shenley Church End MK5 6BX
- not rated 796 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Holmwood School
Kensington Drive , Great Holm MK8 9AB
3out of 4 1,332 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
3out of 4 463 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
- not rated 463 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
3out of 4 2,160 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazeley School
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
- not rated 2,160 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN
3out of 4 2,468 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 2,554 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grove Independent School
Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD
- not rated 817 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
iPEC
, MK9 1EJ
- not rated 1,956 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Citischool
332 Witan Gate West , MK9 1EJ
- not rated 1,956 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH
- not rated 2,325 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU
3out of 4 2,326 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.