Priory Rise 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Priory Rise School currently has around 670 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 7.1% 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 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.7%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 27.6%. white british pupils make up about 24.6%

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

School Information

Address: 160 Bronte Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK4 3GE
Website: www.prioryrise.milton-keynes.sch.uk
Telephone: 01908502572
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Corinne Benham-Smith
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 149460

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 670
Number of Boys: 326
Number of Girls: 344

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian27.60%185
White British24.60%165
Other White9.70%65
Chinese8.20%55
African8.10%54
Other Mixed6.40%43
Other Asian3.70%25
Pakistani2.20%15
Unclassified1.50%10
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%9
White and Asian1.30%9
White and Black African1.20%8
White and Black Caribbean1.20%8
Caribbean1.00%7
Other Black1.00%7
Bangladeshi0.70%5
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priory Rise School
160 Bronte Avenue , Tattenhoe Park MK4 3GE
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Priory Rise School
160 Bronte Avenue , Tattenhoe Park MK4 3GE
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Giles Brook Primary School
Holborn Crescent , MK4 3GB
3out of 4 664 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whaddon CofE School
Stock Lane , Whaddon MK17 0LS
2out of 4 1,983 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Howe Park School
Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH
3out of 4 2,010 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alex Campbell Middle School
Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN
- not rated 2,715 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT
- not rated 1,954 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT
3out of 4 1,954 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG
- not rated 2,529 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Ravenstone House
School House , Tattenhoe Lane MK3 7EG
- not rated 2,529 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ
- not rated 2,918 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH
- not rated 2,970 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Manor Road , MK2 2HP
- not rated 3,197 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.