North Crawley CofE School, Newport Pagnell
North Crawley CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Newport Pagnell. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade. It was 58% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 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
North Crawley CofE School in detail
Getting a place at North Crawley CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put North Crawley CofE School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 North Crawley CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to North Crawley CofE School are Sherington Church of England School (2.4 miles, Good); Cranfield Church of England Academy (2.4 miles, Good); Tickford Park Primary School (3 miles); and Cedars Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths).
Sherington Church of England SchoolCranfield Church of England AcademyTickford Park Primary SchoolCedars Primary School
Who goes there
7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Asian (7%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 3 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 hearing impairment.
Staffing
North Crawley CofE School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of North Crawley CofE School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Cock (outside), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156).
Suspensions and exclusions
North Crawley CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 agoThis judgement is from September 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2018 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
14.0
Avg class size
11.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with North Crawley CofE School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to North Crawley CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. North Crawley CofE 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)
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 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 North Crawley CofE School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
26 pupils
45 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newport Pagnell
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newport Pagnell
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
10.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
28
Total Pupils
15
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
5.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,007
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£12,994
Per pupil
£339k
Total funding
£2k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.6%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
13
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about North Crawley CofE School
What is North Crawley CofE School's Ofsted rating?
North Crawley CofE School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for North Crawley CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When North Crawley CofE 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 North Crawley CofE School?
North Crawley CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 58% of its 45 places.
How big are the classes at North Crawley CofE School?
Classes at North Crawley CofE School average 14 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to North Crawley CofE School?
North Crawley CofE School has around 28 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at North Crawley CofE School?
2.6% of sessions were missed at North Crawley CofE School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to North Crawley CofE School?
Apply through Milton Keynes's coordinated admissions process, naming North Crawley CofE 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 North Crawley CofE 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 Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Where is North Crawley CofE School?
North Crawley CofE School is at Church Walk, North Crawley, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9LL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)