Deanshanger Primary School, Milton Keynes
Deanshanger Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Milton Keynes, part of The Grand Union Partnership. 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
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Northamptonshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Deanshanger Primary School in detail
Deanshanger Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, Lego and cooking.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Deanshanger Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Deanshanger Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Deanshanger Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 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 Deanshanger Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Deanshanger Primary School are Old Stratford Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 79% maths); Russell Street School (1.6 miles, Outstanding); St Mary and St Giles Church of England School (1.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); and John Hellins Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Deanshanger Primary School.
Old Stratford Primary SchoolRussell Street SchoolSt Mary and St Giles Church of England SchoolJohn Hellins Primary School
The trust
Deanshanger Primary School is one of 5 schools run by The Grand Union Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
144 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Deanshanger Primary School (as of September 2025): 65% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 41% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (41%).
Who goes there
11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 23 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 9 (3.5%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Deanshanger Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Co-op (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Deanshanger Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).
Suspensions and exclusions
Deanshanger Primary 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 multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Deanshanger Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Deanshanger Primary School (URN 121813), it was rated Requires Improvement in June 2019.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Deanshanger Primary offers a warm, friendly environment where children behave well and develop strong character through varied activities. The early years programme gets children off to an excellent start, and the school provides enriching experiences like forest school and outdoor learning that help children develop resilience and a love of nature. Your child will be encouraged to take on responsibilities and uphold the school's values of fairness and respect.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is strong with an ambitious curriculum that supports all areas of learning
- Pupils show excellent behaviour and manners, with good relationships between older and younger pupils
- Personal development is well-considered, with pupils learning about health, well-being, and respect for difference
- Recent improvements in mathematics curriculum are showing positive signs
- School has a strong culture of responsibility with pupils taking on leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Reading teaching lacks consistency - phonics and reading instruction is not checked carefully enough
- Curriculum is ambitious but delivered inconsistently across the school, with limited oversight of its impact
- Pupils do not receive clear feedback on their work or support to correct misconceptions
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is not well-tailored to their identified needs
- Leadership and governance have not been robust enough in holding the school accountable for improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems and culture in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, music activities, games clubs, forest school, pond dipping, climbing and den building
Deanshanger Primary School requires improvement overall. While pupils' behaviour and personal development are good, academic achievement has not been high enough due to inconsistencies in how the curriculum is taught and lack of rigorous checking of impact.
At a Glance
11.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
144 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Deanshanger Primary School
September 2026
14 Sep 2026
17/07/2026
17 Jul 2026
22nd May 2026
3 Jun 2026
27th March 2026
13 Apr 2026
13th February 2026
13 Feb 2026
19th December 2025
6 Jan 2026
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Term dates
Deanshanger Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see West Northamptonshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Deanshanger Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Deanshanger Primary School is in West Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- West Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
- How to apply: Apply for free school travel assistance (4-to-16 year olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 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 Deanshanger Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
284 pupils
420 places
136 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 West Northamptonshire council
Places available
5,708
Applications
4,335
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All primary applications across West Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
12.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
257
Total Pupils
133
Boys
124
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
17.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,891
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,970
Per pupil
£1621k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
264
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
Deanshanger Primary School
Questions parents ask about Deanshanger Primary School
What are SATs results like at Deanshanger Primary School?
Of the pupils at Deanshanger Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Deanshanger Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Deanshanger Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Deanshanger Primary School (URN 121813), it was rated Requires Improvement in June 2019.
What is the catchment area for Deanshanger Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Deanshanger Primary School is oversubscribed, West Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Deanshanger Primary School?
Deanshanger Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 68% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Deanshanger Primary School?
Classes at Deanshanger Primary School average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Deanshanger Primary School?
Deanshanger Primary School has around 257 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Deanshanger Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Deanshanger Primary School in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Deanshanger Primary School?
Apply through West Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Deanshanger 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.
How many road collisions happen near Deanshanger Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Deanshanger Primary School?
Deanshanger Primary School is at The Green, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6HJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)