Olney Infant Academy, Olney

In its own words: "Our school is built on an ethos of open ended, challenging, and uncapped learning, and an environment that promotes and challenges children’s independence through curiosity, awe, and wonder."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Olney Infant Academy. It is an absolute privilege to serve as the Headteacher of such a vibrant, ambitious and nurturing school community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, yoga, dance, choir, coding, Lego, STEM and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 4:50pm, from £4.50 per session.

For September 2026 entry, 67 families put Olney Infant Academy as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 67 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 Olney Infant Academy are Olney Middle School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 79% maths); Lavendon School (2.6 miles, 65% reading, 88% maths); Newton Blossomville Church of England School (2.6 miles, Outstanding); and Sherington Church of England School (3.1 miles, Good).

Olney Infant Academy is one of 22 schools run by Inspiring Futures Through Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 32 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 3 (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.

Olney Infant Academy had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 Olney Infant Academy.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Spinney Hill Road (southbound), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 39 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156).

In 2024/25, Olney Infant Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.