Bishop Parker Catholic School
Hunter Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishop Parker Catholic School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. It ranks 33rd of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2014, report published 23 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils are inspired at this thoughtful, caring school. The ambitious curriculum connects pupils' learning in creative and effective ways. The school library is well loved and appreciated by all. Pupils enjoy the range of texts, including classic mythology and traditional tales. In subjects such as history, pupils remember key events and know about different eras, such as the Stone Age. Pupils value their educational trips and residential stays. These are memorable experiences. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly skilled and effective support. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils feel safe and are happy. One pupil commented: 'I love my school because of all the people here. There are friends all around us.' Older pupils take on responsibilities such as being part of the chaplaincy team, a school councillor, a librarian or a play leader. They act as role models for younger pupils and help playtimes to be calm and respectful. Behaviour inside and outside the classrooms is positive. If pupils do present any challenging behaviour, this is managed sensitively and with care so that learning is not disrupted.
What the school should improve
- Some areas of the school's curriculum, such as phonics and mathematics, have recently been reviewed and are newly implemented. This is already having a clearly positive impact. However, pupils' outcomes are not yet consistently high. The school must continue to develop precise and consistent pedagogical approaches by ensuring that all staff develop the specific subject expertise that they need.
- A small number of disadvantaged pupils have higher levels of absence than their peers. These pupils do not fully benefit from all aspects of the curriculum and wider opportunities as well as they could. The school must continue to adopt approaches that ensure that these pupils improve their attendance.
- Assessment information in the wider curriculum is not always precise enough to show what pupils know and understand. This means that some pupils have gaps in their subject-specific knowledge. The school needs to ensure that teachers check what pupils know and can do in consistent, efficient and effective ways.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bishop Parker Catholic School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Premier Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Drayton Park School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| Water Hall Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Knowles Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Newton Leys Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Mundy
- Phone
- 01908372129
- Address
- Hunter Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3BT
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- URN
- 110481
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.