Caroline Haslett Primary School

About Caroline Haslett Primary School

Caroline Haslett Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 242 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.03. Of those, 96 were first-preference applications, and all 60 first-preference offers were taken up. Parent satisfaction is also very high: 92% of respondents to the Parent View survey (covering September 2024 to September 2025) said they would recommend the school. Responses to individual questions were overwhelmingly positive too — 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 95% felt their child does well there. The school also scores well on communication: 96% of parents agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 87% felt the school lets them know how their child is doing. The only area where a notable minority expressed concern was around how concerns themselves are dealt with — 15% disagreed that they are handled properly, though 54% agreed or strongly agreed.

Academically, Caroline Haslett is performing at an exceptionally high level. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 92% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the local authority average of 62%. The school ranks first out of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes on this measure, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Looking at individual subjects, 97% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, 95% in writing and 93% in maths. At the higher standard, 55% achieved that level in reading, 53% in maths and 42% in writing. Average scaled scores were 110 in reading and 109 in maths. Ofsted has also recognised this strength: the school was rated Outstanding overall in its most recent graded inspection, with Outstanding marks for leadership and management and early years provision. Its previous inspection in 2013 had rated it Good, so this represents a clear improvement.

The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 420 pupils and currently 421 on roll. It offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, sports hall, gymnasium, forest school area and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include dance, football, cricket, swimming, cross country and tennis, while clubs cover drama, book club, gardening and coding. The school has a broad SEND offer, with provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. 19% of parents who responded to the Parent View survey said their child has SEND, and 63% of those agreed the school gives them the support they need — though 31% disagreed, which is worth noting. With 21.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse catchment. This is a school that suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and a well-regarded local reputation, but oversubscription means applying as a first preference is essential.

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