Drayton Parslow Village School, Milton Keynes

Ofsted's report card from its 23 June 2026 inspection grades Drayton Parslow Village School on 7 areas: 2 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Strong standard. "Children are very happy, confident and secure in the early years."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders have ensured that the personal development programme is rich, varied and reflective of the school's community."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need to progress to the next stages of learning."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure that parents and carers, and pupils are clear about why high attendance matters."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed a broad, ambitious and logically sequenced curriculum that enables pupils to develop knowledge as they move through the year groups."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders' commitment to the school's core values ensures inclusive practices are realised."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have a clear, accurate understanding of the school's strengths and the areas requiring further development."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that teaching activities meet pupils' needs consistently well so that pupils deepen their understanding across all subjects".

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Drayton Parslow Village School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Drayton Parslow Village School are Mursley Church of England School (1.5 miles, Good); Newton Longville Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); St Michael's Church of England Combined School (1.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 58% maths); and Newton Leys Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 74% maths).

10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 5 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 1 (2.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Drayton Parslow Village School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Drayton Parslow Village School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Three Horseshoes PH (outside), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).

Drayton Parslow Village School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.