Great Linford Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St. Leger Drive Great Linford Milton Keynes MK14 5BL |
| Phone | 01908605027 |
| Reference Number | 110366 |
Great Linford Primary School is maintaining the standards from its previous inspection and continues to promote a positive and supportive learning environment for pupils. The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere, where students feel secure and valued. Staff are dedicated to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive both academically and socially. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly within the foundation curriculum and the consistency of assessments to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 314 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.14%
Girls: 45.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 2 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 3 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| 4 | 37 | 20 | 57 |
| 5 | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.6% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and have a genuine sense of pride.
- The school has high expectations for students' achievements.
- There is a positive and calm atmosphere in lessons.
- Effective action has been taken to improve phonics teaching.
- Well-trained staff support pupils’ wellbeing and behaviour.
- Pupils' personal development is enhanced by a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in the teaching of the foundation curriculum.
- Variation in the use of assessment to identify pupil knowledge gaps.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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