Pepper Hill School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Pepper Hill School currently has around 146 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 8.2% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.7%. other mixed pupils make up about 15.8% , followed by other white at 12.3%
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: | Kingsfold, Milton Keynes, MK13 7BQ |
| Website: | http://www.pepperhillschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01908221242 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss H Nicholson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110330 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 146 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 70 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 37.70% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 15.80% | 23 |
| Other White | 12.30% | 18 |
| African | 11.00% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 8.20% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper Hill School Kingsfold , Bradville MK13 7BQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bradwell Primary School Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bradwell School Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ | - not rated | 600 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton School Bradville , MK13 7BE | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Infant & Pre-School Redbridge , Stantonbury MK14 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stantonbury Campus Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 997 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury Campus South Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 997 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury International Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | - not rated | 997 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stantonbury School Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN | 2out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radcliffe School Christchurch Grove , Wolverton MK12 5BT | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Webber Independent School Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gatehouse School Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Academy Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Personalised Education Centre (NPEC) Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.