Cold Harbour Church of England School
83%
Capacity
174
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Cold Harbour Church of England School
Cold Harbour Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 174 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Cold Harbour Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Kotulecki, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12460th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 54 in Milton Keynes.
Cold Harbour Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 25 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cold Harbour Church of England School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Cold Harbour Church of England School 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Highland Close, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK3 7PD |
| Headteacher | Sarah Kotulecki |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 210 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12460th of 13,686
Nationally
1853rd of 2,034
In South East
53rd of 54
In Milton Keynes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
40%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Harbour Church of England School
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Contact Information
Highland Close, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK3 7PD
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