New Chapter Primary School

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

Chapter, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

New Chapter Primary School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. It ranks 52nd of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022

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 29 June 2022

New Chapter school is a safe, happy and welcoming community. Pupils appreciate the warm welcome they receive from leaders and staff every morning. Staff know pupils and their families very well. If there is ever any bullying, staff deal with any incidents quickly. The school's values of 'learning, love and laughter' weave through all aspects of everyday life. Leaders have high expectations. Pupils who consistently live up to the school values celebrate their achievements by enjoying 'hot chocolate with the headteacher' every Friday. The ethos around school is calm. Playtimes are sociable occasions. Pupils look forward to catching up with their friends. They relish setting up games they enjoy on the trim trail and the adventure playground. Pupils are proud of the jobs they do, these include play leaders and library monitors. Pupils look forward to the after-school clubs. These include the ever-popular choir, multi sports, dancing, dodge ball, the apprentice and gardening clubs. Pupils look forward to the trips which help bring their learning to life. They enjoy visits to Silverstone, Warwick Castle and the local leisure centre. Children in early years are excited about their trip to the farm.

What the school should improve

  • A small proportion of pupils do not attend school as often as they should. Therefore, they do not learn as well as they could, and they miss out on important experiences. Leaders should continue their work in this area to improve attendance.
  • Teachers' subject knowledge is variable in some foundation subjects and some areas of learning in early years. Therefore, pupils do not achieve as well as they could across all subjects. Leaders should ensure that all teachers receive the support they need to develop their expertise.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths41%

41%, 21 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

231 pupils on roll, with places for 350

Eligible for free school meals45%

45%, 18.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.1%

25.1%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support30.3%

30.3%, 15.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near New Chapter Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Moorland Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement61% met the expected standard
Langland Community School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding67% met the expected standard
Cold Harbour Church of England School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Abbeys Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Falconhurst School0.9 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
John Billing
Address
Chapter, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EA
Local authority
Milton Keynes
URN
139057

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.