Drayton Parslow Village School
Main Road, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes, MK17 0JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Drayton Parslow Village School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2013, report published 13 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 June 2026
The school’s vision for an inclusive and exciting place to learn is evident in pupils’ positive attitudes and their growing confidence as learners from the early years through to Year 2. Pupils are proud to attend Drayton Parslow Village School. They arrive each morning with enthusiasm and are greeted warmly by staff who know them well. This helps pupils, including those who face barriers to their learning, feel safe, valued and ready to learn. As a result, most pupils attend regularly. Pupils show high levels of respect for each other and take turns to share their ideas and experiences. Behaviour throughout the school is calm and purposeful. Pupils say bullying is rare and, if it happens, staff deal with it swiftly. Children in early years show high levels of independence, curiosity and fascination. They engage well with a rich, carefully planned environment that helps them to develop the key knowledge they need to be ready for Year 1. Pupils enjoy their learning and approach lessons with interest and curiosity. They achieve well. Pupils benefit from a carefully planned curriculum that helps them to develop the basic skills they need to progress to the next stages of their education. Pupils are provided with the support they need to make progress from their different starting points, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils value the wide range of opportunities available to them beyond the classroom. For example, pupils have had the opportunity to visit numerous places of interest and places of worship. The school council has raised money for other schools in Ghana and organised fun days to help the local food bank in Milton Keynes. Parents and carers, including those of pupils with SEND, speak very highly about the school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that teaching activities meet pupils’ needs consistently well so that pupils deepen their understanding across all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
38 pupils on roll, with places for 45
Schools near Drayton Parslow Village School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mursley Church of England School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Newton Longville Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Combined School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Newton Leys Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David May
- Phone
- 01296720306
- Address
- Main Road, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes, MK17 0JR
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110222
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.