The Premier Academy, Milton Keynes
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
The Premier Academy is a warm, nurturing community where pupils feel safe, happy and deeply cared for. Teachers have expert knowledge of their pupils and the curriculum, providing targeted support so all pupils, including those with additional needs, achieve very well. The school offers extensive leadership opportunities and a diverse range of clubs and activities that truly match pupils' talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and innovative curriculum with carefully designed learning sequences that build systematically
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with calm, purposeful classrooms and rare instances of low-level disruption
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, including specialist 'flourish' and 'blossom' classrooms with expertly trained staff
- Particularly strong phonics teaching and reading outcomes
- Exceptional personal development programme celebrating diversity and preparing pupils well for modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders placing pupils' needs at the heart of all decisions.
Extracurricular Activities
STEM clubs, arts clubs, sports clubs, school council, playground makers, prefects, cultural events and projects
The Premier Academy is a cornerstone of its local community offering a nurturing school environment where pupils are highly motivated to learn. The school has maintained the outstanding standards identified at its previous inspection in October 2018.
At a Glance
32.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
106 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 remained stable at around 85%. Writing has remained stable at around 88%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
26.9
KS2
22
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
613 pupils
630 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Milton Keynes
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.48546%
Overall absence
11.17021%
Persistent absence
564
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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