Watling Primary School, Milton Keynes

In its own words: "At Watling Primary School, we recognise that the personal development of pupils spiritually, morally, socially and culturally, plays a significant part in their ability to learn and achieve."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our vision is to create a learning community where all members feel valued, respected and empowered to develop to their full potential by ‘nurturing a passion for learning.’ I am very proud of our logo and what it stands for. Each of the distinctive shapes represents and celebrates the individual."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 8am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Watling Primary School as their first choice and 184 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Watling Primary School are Whitehouse Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 94% reading, 92% maths); Fairfields Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Ashbrook School (0.8 miles, Good); and Two Mile Ash School (1 mile, Outstanding, 86% reading, 95% maths).

Watling Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Alliance Schools Trust, an academy trust.

8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 47.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (43%), White British (14%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) 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.

Watling Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 87 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156).

In 2024/25, Watling Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Watling Primary School are Watling Academy (0.2 miles), The Hazeley Academy (1.3 miles), Oakhill Secure Training Centre (1.5 miles) and The Radcliffe School (1.6 miles).