Greenleys First School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 7
Ofsted: Good

Ardwell Lane, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, MK12 6ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Greenleys First School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 19 October 2023

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 September 2023

Pupils are happy and safe at this inclusive school. Pastoral care is strong and ensures that pupils' physical and mental well-being is a priority. There is a focus on developing the skills that pupils need to keep themselves safe, including when online. The school's values of 'respect, courage and cooperation' are at the heart of this community. Those at the school want the very best for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit from the improved school curriculum. They want to learn and rise to the challenges the school provides. On the whole, pupils now achieve well. Pupils behave appropriately in and out of lessons. Right from the start they learn how to listen to others, follow instructions and embrace school routines. Pupils trust staff to help with any worries or disagreements. Pupils play enthusiastically at social times when there is always plenty to interest them. They understand the importance of treating everyone fairly. Enrichment beyond the academic curriculum is an important part of the school's vision. Pupils enjoy the range of trips, visitors, special events and clubs offered. They look forward to celebrating their achievements in assemblies.

What the school should improve

  • The most important vocabulary that pupils need to learn has not been fully thought through and agreed. This means that some pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, do not achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to implement the improvements that are planned and ensure that each unit of work builds upon the key vocabulary that pupils already know.
  • The monitoring and support needed for the planned curriculum to be delivered consistently are not yet fully established. Consequently, delivery of the planned curriculum is not as effective as it could be. The school should ensure that teaching and learning in all curriculum areas are high quality and gaps in pupils' knowledge are closed quickly.

Pupil numbers and mix

92 pupils on roll, with places for 120

Eligible for free school meals53.3%

53.3%, 26.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language46.7%

46.7%, 25.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.2%

15.2%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.1%

1.1%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Greenleys First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Greenleys Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good72% met the expected standard
Wyvern School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Bushfield School0.7 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Fairfields Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good80% 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 Mike Talbot
Address
Ardwell Lane, Greenleys, Milton Keynes, MK12 6AT
Local authority
Milton Keynes
URN
110345

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.