Old Stratford Primary School, Milton Keynes

In its own words: "Our community - Our children to be good citizens of Old Stratford, of Northamptonshire, of the United Kingdom, of Europe and the rest of the World, learning to respect all cultures, faiths and beliefs. Our ultimate goal - For every child to have high self esteem and to achieve their best in all aspects of life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, dance, choir and art.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Old Stratford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Old Stratford Primary School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Old Stratford Primary School are Russell Street School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); St Mary and St Giles Church of England School (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); Deanshanger Primary School (1.2 miles, 78% reading, 65% maths); and Cosgrove Village Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 56% reading, 67% maths).

Old Stratford Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Old Stratford 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.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 19 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Old Stratford Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Wolverton Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brookside Close (adjacent), 230 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Old Stratford Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 36 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).

Old Stratford Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.