Olney Middle School, Olney
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
Olney Middle School excels at creating an ambitious, broad curriculum where children become curious, independent learners who achieve above national averages in some subjects. The school has warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils, with excellent behaviour supported by clear expectations and expert staff who help children develop strong strategies. All pupils, including those with special needs, benefit from high-quality teaching and are actively encouraged to develop their character and resilience through a wide range of enriching activities.
Key Strengths
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively and inspires curious, independent learners
- Excellent behaviour and respectful relationships between staff and pupils, with strong support for those who need it
- Effective teaching with strong subject knowledge, challenging questioning, and seamless use of technology to check and close gaps in learning
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling most to follow the same curriculum as their peers
- Strong reading provision with targeted help for pupils who find reading more difficult
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports teams, singing at an arena, school trips linked to curriculum, local community events including pancake race and colour run, VIP week programme, pupil passport rewards, tea party with headteacher, breakfast and after-school provision
Olney Middle School has improved significantly since its last inspection, with evidence suggesting strong progress across all areas. The school is known for its ambitious curriculum, excellent behaviour, and strong leadership that brings the school's values of character, community, excellence, kindness and curiosity to life.
At a Glance
17.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 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 85%. Maths has improved from 69% to 79%. Writing has improved from 77% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.3
KS2
12
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
349 pupils
400 capacity
51 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Olney
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Olney
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)
Inspection History(3)
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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
4.71942%
Overall absence
11.17318%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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