Located in Milton Keynes, Newton Leys Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Newton Leys Primary School currently has around 604 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 21.5% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.9%. african pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by other white at 10.3%
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: | San Andres Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 5GG |
| Website: | www.newtonleysprimary.org |
| Telephone: | 01908630253 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Emma Donoghue |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 135270 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 604 |
| Number of Boys: | 313 |
| Number of Girls: | 291 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.90% | 277 |
| African | 15.40% | 93 |
| Other White | 10.30% | 62 |
| Indian | 4.60% | 28 |
| Unclassified | 3.50% | 21 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Nursery School Queensway , Bletchley MK2 2HB | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Leys Primary School San Andres Drive , Newton Leys MK3 5GG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF | - not rated | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall Primary School Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3QF | - not rated | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Water Hall County First School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leon School and Sports College Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ | - not rated | 883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS Milton Keynes R2D , 1-9 Barton Road MK2 3HU | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| KWS School R2D , 1 - 9 Barton Road MK2 3HU | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Road Resource Centre Manor Road , Bletchley MK2 2HP | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People Out of School Project Queensway , MK2 2HB | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Milton Keynes Fenney House , Queensway MK2 2HB | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.