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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 670 |
| Number of Boys: | 326 |
| Number of Girls: | 344 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 27.60% | 185 |
| White British | 24.60% | 165 |
| Other White | 9.70% | 65 |
| Chinese | 8.20% | 55 |
| African | 8.10% | 54 |
| Other Mixed | 6.40% | 43 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.