Barleyhurst Park Primary
94%
Capacity
198
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Barleyhurst Park Primary
Barleyhurst Park Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Barleyhurst Park Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wendy Smith, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10811th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 54 in Milton Keynes.
Barleyhurst Park Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 24 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Barleyhurst Park Primary has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.4/5 from 34 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barleyhurst Park Primary include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Barleyhurst Park Primary is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Forfar Drive, Barleyhurst Park Primary School, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK3 7NA |
| Headteacher | Wendy Smith |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.8% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 210 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10811th of 13,686
Nationally
1625th of 2,034
In South East
46th of 54
In Milton Keynes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
73
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Forfar Drive, Barleyhurst Park Primary School, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK3 7NA
Forfar Drive, Barleyhurst Park Primary School, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK3 7NA
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