Drayton Park School
Bala Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Drayton Park School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. It ranks 27th of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2017, report published 6 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
The school is determined that all pupils achieve extremely well. High expectations underpin all activities and pupils regularly rise to them. The school motto, 'every child, every chance, every day', underpins everything. This is a happy and safe school, where pupils develop curiosity and a love of learning from the moment they join. Children in Nursery and Reception thrive, developing independence and confidence quickly. They make the most of myriad opportunities to develop physical skills and co-operation through play, in the well-equipped outdoor learning areas and the school's own dedicated soft playroom. The wider development of pupils is a shining strength of the school. Character development is thoughtfully woven through the curriculum. Good manners are viewed as vitally important. As a result, pupils demonstrate high levels of respect for each other, staff and visitors. The school is calm. Pupils move purposefully and sensibly between lessons. Breaktimes are a buzz of activity, with pupils of all ages playing together cooperatively. Pupils learn to celebrate difference. They understand that some pupils may need a slightly different approach and respect this deeply. Pupils value the morning welcome and check-in with staff. Relationships between staff and pupils are very strong.
What the school should improve
- The school's improvements to the curriculum have not yet been thoroughly embedded, so in some lessons, some teachers do not focus on helping pupils understand and remember critical knowledge. As a result, in a small number of subjects, teachers do not ensure that pupils build new knowledge, skills and understanding as effectively as they could. The school should continue to enhance, embed, and assess the curriculum's delivery to meet its own ambitious standards.
- A small number of pupils miss too much school or are late to school on a regular basis. Consequently, they miss vital learning and risk falling behind. The school should maintain its strong focus on helping parents and carers understand the importance of high attendance and good punctuality for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
332 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near Drayton Park School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Parker Catholic School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Water Hall Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 27% met the expected standard |
| The Premier Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Newton Leys Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Knowles Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Jen Swain
- Phone
- 01908375137
- Address
- Bala Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- URN
- 150593
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.