Downs Barn School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 7

Ofsted: Good

69 Downs Barns Boulevard, Downs Barn, 69 Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK14 7NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Downs Barn School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 February 2024, report published 21 March 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

96 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals28.1%

28.1%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language70.8%

70.8%, 49.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.5%

11.5%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Downs Barn School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Southwood School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard
St Monica's Catholic Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Brooksward School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	76% met the expected standard
Germander Park School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Willen Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Mathews
Phone: 01908604430
Website: boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 69 Downs Barns Boulevard, Downs Barn, 69 Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK14 7NA
Local authority: Milton Keynes
URN: 110372

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.