Stanton School is a primary school in MILTON KEYNES, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Stanton School currently has around 312 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 41.0% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.1%. african pupils make up about 17%

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.

School Information

Address: Bradville, MILTON KEYNES, MK13 7BE
Website: http://www.stantonschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01908221242
School Type: Foundation school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Helen Nicholson
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 110365

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/03/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 312
Number of Boys: 163
Number of Girls: 149

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British40.10%125
African17.00%53
Other White9.30%29
Other Asian6.40%20
Pakistani4.50%14
Unclassified3.20%10
Other Black2.90%9
White and Black African2.90%9
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%8
White and Asian2.20%7
White and Black Caribbean2.20%7
Other Mixed1.90%6
Caribbean1.60%5
Chinese1.30%4
Indian1.30%4
Bangladeshi0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-1.9)
Writing: Average (-1.0)
Maths: Average (0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanton School
Bradville , MK13 7BE
4out of 4 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Pepper Hill School
Kingsfold , Bradville MK13 7BQ
3out of 4 695 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wood End Infant & Pre-School
Redbridge , Stantonbury MK14 6BB
3out of 4 878 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
New Bradwell Primary School
Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ
3out of 4 1,291 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
New Bradwell School
Bounty Street , New Bradwell MK13 0BQ
- not rated 1,291 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brooksward Middle School
Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ
- not rated 2,071 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stantonbury Campus
Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN
- not rated 304 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Stantonbury Campus South
Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN
- not rated 304 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stantonbury International
Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN
- not rated 304 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Stantonbury School
Purbeck , Stantonbury MK14 6BN
2out of 4 332 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Webber Independent School
Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP
- not rated 885 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gatehouse School
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 1,171 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stephenson Academy
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 1,171 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Personalised Education Centre (NPEC)
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 1,171 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court , Linford Wood MK14 6LJ
- not rated 1,502 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.