State School
#6 in Best Primary Schools in Milton Keynes District
Knowles Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Knowles Primary School
Knowles Primary School
- Primary
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford MK2 2HB
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: The school highly prioritises reading; specialist staff promptly support those struggling.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-designed and sequenced, enabling pupils to secure crucial knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not consistently address misconceptions or ensure pupils recall key content over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Specialist staff provide effective support for struggling readers, promoting confidence and fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring strong outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� attitudes are exemplary; they behave very well and show enthusiasm towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff meet the needs of SEND pupils effectively, providing necessary resources and equipment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy; they know staff will listen and help with any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; the school promotes a positive culture around safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions on the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through surveys, interviews, and discussions during inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy clubs like basketball, singing, arts and crafts, and walks with school dogs.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders consider staff workload and provide highly effective training, making staff feel respected.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff training ensures expertise, but some need to better address misconceptions.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
About Us
Knowles Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 311 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 84% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Knowles Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Knowles Primary School
Winner of Milton Keynes Primary School of the Year 2023
Graded Ofsted Good (October 2023) with 4 out of 5 categories graded Outstanding
Knowles Primary School is at the heart of an amazing community here in central Bletchley.
At Knowles Primary School, our children learn through an ambitious, inclusive, engaging curriculum led by our team of knowledgeable and passionate staff. All children enjoy and have access to a wealth of resources and experiences to enrich their lives, make memories and foster a life-long love of learning that equips them with the skills and attributes which will allow them to flourish both in school and beyond. Each child is encouraged to reach their full potential both academically and personally in our happy, safe and stimulating environment.
We are incredibly lucky to have a beautiful school site with a secret garden, our own forest for Forest School, allotments full of fruit and vegetables, a dedicated curriculum suite, a growing orchard donated by the Woodlands Trust, a beautiful outside area for our Foundation Children to enjoy and challenge themselves in, extensive grounds for sport and play and two dedicated Kaleidoscope colour therapy rooms.
Read more
Graded Ofsted Good (October 2023) with 4 out of 5 categories graded Outstanding
Knowles Primary School is at the heart of an amazing community here in central Bletchley.
At Knowles Primary School, our children learn through an ambitious, inclusive, engaging curriculum led by our team of knowledgeable and passionate staff. All children enjoy and have access to a wealth of resources and experiences to enrich their lives, make memories and foster a life-long love of learning that equips them with the skills and attributes which will allow them to flourish both in school and beyond. Each child is encouraged to reach their full potential both academically and personally in our happy, safe and stimulating environment.
We are incredibly lucky to have a beautiful school site with a secret garden, our own forest for Forest School, allotments full of fruit and vegetables, a dedicated curriculum suite, a growing orchard donated by the Woodlands Trust, a beautiful outside area for our Foundation Children to enjoy and challenge themselves in, extensive grounds for sport and play and two dedicated Kaleidoscope colour therapy rooms.
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
|
A+
|
-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 20.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 106 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | 53.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.6% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 4 | 56.5% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 9.59% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 85 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 52.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.98% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 50.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.29% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Best Schools 2025
Knowles Primary School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Knowles Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
