St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary, Milton Keynes
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Milton Keynes, part of Inspiring Futures Through Learning. It has a Church of England religious character. It was 70% full in 2025.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary in detail
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary in its own words
In its own words: "Our values help shape what a child at St Mary's Wavendon looks like and the qualities we hope they develop throughout their time with us. These words are central to who we are, shaping our culture and inspiring our motto: This is our school."
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to St Mary's Wavendon Church of England School. Our school is a vibrant and nurturing community where every child is valued, supported, and inspired to flourish. Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is built upon love, respect, and compassion."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2024, under its previous registration (URN 110439), 74% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
Getting a place at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary as their first choice and 114 named it as one of their preferences, for 69 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary are Swallowfield Primary (1.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 75% maths); Wavendon Gate School (1.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 77% maths); Aspley Guise Village School (1.9 miles); and Monkston Primary School (2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 77% maths).
Swallowfield PrimaryWavendon Gate SchoolAspley Guise Village SchoolMonkston Primary School
The trust
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary 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.
Who goes there
30.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (25%), Asian (22%) and Black (22%).
In 2026, 80 pupils (16.4%) received SEN support and 5 (1%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woburn Sands Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burney Drive (n-bound), 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary issued 5 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary are Glebe Farm School (0.7 miles), Fulbrook School (1.3 miles) and Brooklands Academy (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data; GIAS establishment links; DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2024. Before that, as St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary (URN 110439), it was rated Good in June 2024.
At a Glance
29.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
25.6
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
17
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
Results at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary before it took its current form in 2024 (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25Published under the school's previous registration (URN 110439). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 64% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary.
- Kidz Zone Club (St Mary's Wavendon CE Primary School)At the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary 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 St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
439 pupils
630 places
191 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
80
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
17.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
489
Total Pupils
253
Boys
236
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£40,133
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,328
Per pupil
£3056k
Total funding
£155k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
395
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Are there exam results for St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2024, under its previous registration (URN 110439), 74% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.
What is St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2024. Before that, as St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary (URN 110439), it was rated Good in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary 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 St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary was not full in 2025: it ran at 70% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
Classes at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary has around 489 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
4.8% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
Apply through Milton Keynes's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary 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.
Does St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kidz Zone Club (St Mary's Wavendon CE Primary School) (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
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 St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary is at Wafandun Lane, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 7AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)