Cold Harbour Church of England School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Cold Harbour Church of England School.
Cold Harbour Church of England School, Milton Keynes
Cold Harbour Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Milton Keynes. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 47th-highest of the 60 schools in Milton Keynes with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 68% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 8 Oct 2026
Cold Harbour Church of England School in detail
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Cold Harbour Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% 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 72% in reading and 44% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Cold Harbour Church of England School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Cold Harbour Church of England School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Cold Harbour Church of England School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cold Harbour Church of England School are Cold Harbour Church of England School (under 0.1 miles); Abbeys Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 81% maths); Barleyhurst Park Primary (0.4 miles, Good, 58% reading, 58% maths); and New Chapter Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 66% reading, 52% maths).
Cold Harbour Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Cold Harbour Church of England SchoolAbbeys Primary SchoolBarleyhurst Park PrimaryNew Chapter Primary School
Who goes there
30.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (56%), Black (14%) and Mixed (10%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bletchley Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elfield Park Roundabout West (eastbound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 291 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Cold Harbour Church of England School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 February 2024 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
33.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 44% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Cold Harbour Church of England School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Cold Harbour Church of England School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Cold Harbour Church of England School is in Milton Keynes; for families living there:
- Milton Keynes's school travel policy: School Travel Support Policy
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Cold Harbour Church of England School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
179 pupils
262 places
83 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(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
22.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
179
Total Pupils
89
Boys
90
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
19.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,210
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,275
Per pupil
£1219k
Total funding
£85k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
11.9%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Cold Harbour Church of England School
What are SATs results like at Cold Harbour Church of England School?
Of the pupils at Cold Harbour Church of England School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Cold Harbour Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Cold Harbour Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2021 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Cold Harbour Church of England School?
No fixed boundary. When Cold Harbour Church of England 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 Cold Harbour Church of England School?
Cold Harbour Church of England School was not full in 2025: it ran at 68% of its 262 places.
How big are the classes at Cold Harbour Church of England School?
Classes at Cold Harbour Church of England School average 25.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Cold Harbour Church of England School?
Cold Harbour Church of England School has around 179 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Cold Harbour Church of England School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Cold Harbour Church of England School in 2024/25. 11.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cold Harbour Church of England School?
Apply through Milton Keynes's coordinated admissions process, naming Cold Harbour Church of England 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.
Where is Cold Harbour Church of England School?
Cold Harbour Church of England School is at Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7PD.