Russell Street 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.
Russell Street School currently has around 185 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.3% boys and 55.7% girls. Around 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Russell Street, Milton Keynes, MK11 1BT |
| Website: | www.russell-street-school.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01908563148 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Dawn Robinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110252 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 185 |
| Number of Boys: | 82 |
| Number of Girls: | 103 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.50% | 136 |
| Other White | 7.60% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 4 |
| African | 1.60% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Street School Russell Street , Stony Stratford MK11 1BT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School King George Crescent , Stony Stratford MK11 1EF | - not rated | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School King George Crescent , Stony Stratford MK11 1EF | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Way First School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Way Middle School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Radcliffe School Christchurch Grove , Wolverton MK12 5BT | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slated Row School Old Wolverton Road , Wolverton MK12 5NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Extended Training Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.