Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School, Milton Keynes
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Milton Keynes, part of Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust. It has a Church of England/Methodist/United Reform Church/Baptist religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 32nd-highest of the 60 schools in Milton Keynes with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 50% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Milton Keynes (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School in detail
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school is committed to providing an excellent standard of education for all students allowing each individual to achieve their full potential regardless of prior attainment."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Christ the Sower Primary School."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Milton Keynes and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School are Whitehouse Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 92% maths); Oxley Park Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 75% maths); Long Meadow School (1 mile, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Loughton School (1 mile, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths).
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Whitehouse Primary SchoolOxley Park AcademyLong Meadow SchoolLoughton School
The trust
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
45.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (26%), Black (26%) and Asian (20%).
In 2026, 25 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Singleton Drive (nw-bound), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School are The Hazeley Academy (0.2 miles), Oakhill Secure Training Centre (0.4 miles), Denbigh School (0.8 miles) and Watling Academy (1.1 miles).
The Hazeley AcademyOakhill Secure Training CentreDenbigh SchoolWatling Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
28.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 66% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
9
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School.
- Premier - Christ the SowerAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kip McGrath Education Centre Milton Keynes Central1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School is in Milton Keynes; for families living there:
- Milton Keynes's school travel policy: School Travel Support Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
210 pupils
420 places
210 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
Across Milton Keynes council
Places available
4,130
Applications
3,155
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Milton Keynes council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
212
Total Pupils
110
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,922
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,727
Per pupil
£1327k
Total funding
£91k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
11.6%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Questions parents ask about Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
What are SATs results like at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
Of the pupils at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School is oversubscribed, Milton Keynes allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 50% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
Classes at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School has around 212 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School in 2024/25. 11.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
Apply through Milton Keynes's coordinated admissions process, naming Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier - Christ the Sower (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School?
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School is at Singleton Drive, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)