Holne Chase Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Buckingham Road, Holne Chase Primary School, Bletchley, MK3 5HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Holne Chase Primary School is a primary school in Bletchley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. It ranks 24th of 55 primary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 20 December 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 7 November 2023

Pupils love attending Holne Chase Primary. The school's bright and welcoming environment is carefully considered to capture pupils' interests. A deep moral purpose underpins all that happens at this school. Adults are passionate that all pupils receive high-quality provision that gives them the skills they need for the future. As a result, pupils are well prepared for life beyond the school. Pupils relish the range of opportunities the school provides. Pupils say they go on the best trips and 'have a blast'. Leaders plan these carefully, including other experiences such as a recent Shakespeare theatre workshop or geography fieldtrips, to bring the curriculum to life. Clubs such as art and craft, music and choir are well attended. Strong relationships are evident across the school. Staff model positive behaviours, and pupils mirror these in their actions. Pupils have a clear understanding of right and wrong. They learn that 'two wrongs don't make a right'. Playtimes are busy with lots to do, and pupils share equipment nicely. Pupils report that unkindness can occur but are confident adults will help them resolve any issues. This builds a harmonious community where pupils are safe and well cared for. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about leaders' work. One, summing up the views of many, describes the school as a 'safe pair of hands'.

What the school should improve

  • Assessment expectations across the foundation subjects are not yet fully established. As a result, teachers are not routinely checking to ensure pupils can recall all knowledge over the long term. The school needs to ensure assessment is used well to identify gaps so they can be addressed quickly and effectively.
  • The school's high expectations for pupils' behaviour are not applied consistently throughout. As a result, pupils can become distracted and not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure its high expectations are consistently applied by all so that no learning time is lost.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

204 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals25%

25%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.7%

12.7%, 8.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.2%

16.2%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holne Chase Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding71% met the expected standard
Rickley Park Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Chestnuts Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Barleyhurst Park Primary0.9 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Bishop Parker Catholic School0.9 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr David Killick
Address
Buckingham Road, Holne Chase Primary School, Bletchley, MK3 5HP
Local authority
Milton Keynes
URN
148229

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.