Great Linford Primary School, Milton Keynes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Great Linford Primary School creates a welcoming, calm environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe to share their concerns. Staff have high expectations and provide strong support for all learners, including those with additional needs. The school's focus on its ROOTS values - respect, overcoming challenges, open minds, care and kindness - helps pupils develop into thoughtful, well-rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics teaching has improved reading outcomes, with pupils becoming fluent readers quickly
- Strong support for pupils with SEND who learn alongside peers and achieve well
- Consistent routines and clear teaching help pupils build knowledge over time
- Positive behaviour approach creates calm, purposeful lessons
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities enriches pupil experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of the foundation curriculum in some subjects means pupils do not remember as much as they could
- Assessment checks are not used consistently to identify and address gaps in pupil knowledge
- Some curriculum subjects need more effective teaching approaches to match curriculum intent
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff acting quickly and decisively to address any pupil concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, Year 3 residential trip with outdoor activities, wider personal development programmes
Great Linford Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school has a positive, welcoming atmosphere where pupils behave well and staff have high expectations for their achievement.
At a Glance
34.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81%. Maths has improved from 71% to 85%. Writing has improved from 68% to 75%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
24.3
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
302 pupils
375 capacity
73 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Milton Keynes
Admissions Demand - Milton Keynes
Places available
4,135
Applications
3,410
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Milton Keynes (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5374%
Overall absence
16.72241%
Persistent absence
299
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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