Loughton Manor First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Paynes Drive Loughton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK5 8FA |
| Reference Number | 131348 |
Loughton Manor First School is performing well and has been rated as good in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with outstanding ratings in personal development and early years provision. The school has a strong sense of community, and pupils thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel safe and valued. Although the school faced a lengthy gap since its last graded inspection due to the pandemic and previous exemptions, it has made substantial progress in establishing an ambitious curriculum that promotes learning across subjects. Staff creates a culture of joy and eagerness to learn among the pupils, who engage in a wide range of activities that support their social and educational development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.95%
Girls: 48.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32% |
| Indian | 19.9% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| African | 6.1% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and enjoy being at the school.
- The school offers a wide range of extra activities for pupils.
- There is a strong focus on reading and phonics teaching.
- Pupils with SEND receive well-planned support.
- The school effectively addresses barriers to participation in activities.
- Early years provision is exceptional, with children well-prepared for Year 1.
- Pupils' personal development is exceptionally well considered.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is not yet fully secure.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 17 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 7 | 10 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Loughton School
Bradwell Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8DN |
0.29 miles |
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Holmwood School
Kensington Drive, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 9AB |
0.49 miles |
|
Two Mile Ash School
The High Street, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 8LH |
0.69 miles |
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Glastonbury Thorn School
Pigott Drive, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6BX |
0.74 miles |
|
Ashbrook School
The High Street, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 8NA |
0.79 miles |
|
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Singleton Drive, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PZ |
1.09 miles |
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Summerfield School
Downley Avenue, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 8PG |
1.16 miles |
|
Whitehouse Primary School
Vaynol Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1AG |
1.2 miles |
|
Bradwell Village School
Walgrave Drive, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 9AZ |
1.24 miles |
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Caroline Haslett Primary School
Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7DF |
1.28 miles |
|
Heelands School
Glovers Lane, Heelands, Heelands School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 7QL |
1.32 miles |
|
Priory Common School
Scatterill Close, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 9EZ |
1.33 miles |
|
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Illingworth Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2NH |
1.42 miles |
|
Watling Primary School
Simmental Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1GB |
1.48 miles |
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Long Meadow School
Garthwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7XX |
1.51 miles |
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Germander Park School
1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7DU |
1.62 miles |
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Oxley Park Academy
Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4TA |
1.64 miles |
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Jubilee Wood Primary School
1 Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2LB |
1.71 miles |
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Merebrook Infant School
Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1EZ |
1.79 miles |
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Emerson Valley School
Hodder Lane, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 2JR |
1.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX |
0.47 miles |
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The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PT |
1.28 miles |
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The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU |
1.37 miles |
|
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ |
1.45 miles |
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Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP |
1.46 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN |
1.58 miles |
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Milton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre, Woughton Campus West, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP |
1.6 miles |
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The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA |
1.64 miles |
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Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT |
1.69 miles |
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Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LJ |
2.04 miles |
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Stantonbury School
Purbeck, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BN |
2.12 miles |
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The Webber Independent School
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2.28 miles |
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The Radcliffe School
Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5BT |
2.39 miles |
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The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HG |
2.44 miles |
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Romans Field School
Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW |
2.47 miles |
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Stephenson Academy
Crosslands, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6AX |
2.59 miles |
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Slated Row School
Old Wolverton Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5NJ |
2.66 miles |
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Cambian Bletchley Park School
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7EB |
2.79 miles |
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White Spire School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.79 miles |
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Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.8 miles |