Newton Leys Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

San Andres Drive, Newton Leys, Milton Keynes, MK3 5GGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Newton Leys Primary 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 32nd of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 June 2019, report published 11 July 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils thrive at Newton Leys. They enjoy attending this friendly and nurturing school. There are caring and respectful relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils feel confident to speak with adults if they have any concerns or worries. The school has high expectations for the achievement of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond positively to these expectations and achieve well. In lessons, pupils are engaged, settle quickly to tasks and work collaboratively. Right from the early years, pupils are inquisitive learners. Teachers present learning in ways that inspire pupils' curiosity and love of learning. Pupils behave well and work hard. Routines that promote positive behaviour begin in the early years and are well established throughout the school. Displays in the classrooms and around the school celebrate pupils' learning across the curriculum. Pupils are proud to take on leadership roles through responsibilities such as being school councillors, well-being ambassadors and sports captains. These provide pupils with opportunities to contribute to decision-making processes. The school successfully supports pupils to become well-rounded individuals and respectful citizens. The school provides pupils with a range of clubs, sports and arts opportunities that help them to develop their talents and interests.

What the school should improve

  • In a few subjects, the important knowledge that the school wants pupils to learn is not identified clearly enough. This makes it more difficult for pupils to build a secure body of subject knowledge over time. The school should ensure that staff are clear about the important content that pupils should know so that they can emphasise this during lessons activities and checks on pupils' learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

43 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

643 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals23.6%

23.6%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25%

25%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.7%

10.7%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newton Leys Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Water Hall Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good27% met the expected standard
Drayton Park School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding60% met the expected standard
Bishop Parker Catholic School0.8 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
The Premier Academy1 mileOfsted: Outstanding81% met the expected standard
Holne Chase Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Emma Donoghue
Address
San Andres Drive, Newton Leys, Milton Keynes, MK3 5GG
Local authority
Milton Keynes
URN
135270

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.