Located in Milton Keynes, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School currently has around 378 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 23.0% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 30.2%. white british pupils make up about 24.3% , followed by other white at 18.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ardwell Lane, Milton Keynes, MK12 6AY |
| Website: | www.stmarymagdalenemk.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01908321746 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rosemarie Jones |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110483 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 340 |
| Number of Pupils: | 378 |
| Number of Boys: | 192 |
| Number of Girls: | 186 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| African | 30.20% | 114 |
| White British | 24.30% | 92 |
| Other White | 18.80% | 71 |
| White and Black African | 4.80% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 14 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 10 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AY | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys First School Ardwell Lane , Greenleys MK12 6AT | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleys Junior School Marron Lane , Wolverton MK12 5DE | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Way First School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA | - not rated | 874 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 | 865 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 | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Academy Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,005 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Extended Training Milton Keynes Christian Foundation , Foundation House MK12 5HX | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project 7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.