Whitehouse Primary School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

Whitehouse Primary School currently has around 663 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 7.8% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.4%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 26.4%. white british pupils make up about 25.2% , followed by other mixed at 13.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Vaynol Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1AG
Website: www.whitehouseprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01908533288
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Linda Kelly
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 142907

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 669
Number of Pupils: 663
Number of Boys: 327
Number of Girls: 336

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian26.40%175
White British25.20%167
Other Mixed13.70%91
Other White10.00%66
Unclassified5.60%37
African3.90%26
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%25
Chinese3.20%21
Pakistani2.90%19
White and Asian1.70%11
Other Asian1.70%11
White and Black Caribbean0.60%4
Bangladeshi0.50%3
Other Black0.50%3
White and Black African0.30%2
Irish0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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: Average (1.5)
Writing: Average (-0.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
104.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitehouse Primary School
Vaynol Way , Whitehouse MK8 1AG
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Watling Primary School
Simmental Way , Whitehouse MK8 1GB
- not rated 850 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ
3out of 4 1,283 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School (VA)
Singleton Drive , Grange Farm MK8 0PZ
- not rated 1,300 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashbrook School
The High Street , Two Mile Ash MK8 8NA
3out of 4 1,364 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watling Way Middle School
Galley Hill , Stony Stratford MK11 1PA
- not rated 3,182 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watling Academy
Barrosa Way , MK8 1EP
4out of 4 609 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
3out of 4 1,378 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazeley School
Emperor Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PT
- not rated 1,378 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
3out of 4 2,130 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX
- not rated 2,130 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive , Hazeley MK8 0PU
3out of 4 1,410 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AH
- not rated 1,741 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field , Off Otterburn Crescent MK5 6AJ
- not rated 1,793 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Milton Keynes Wheelright Motor Project
7-8 Hollin Lane , Stacey Bushes MK12 6HT
- not rated 2,889 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
The Grove Independent School
Redland Drive , Loughton MK5 8HD
- not rated 3,157 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.