Downs Barn School
About Downs Barn School
Downs Barn School, a state primary in Milton Keynes for children aged two to seven, was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The inspection report is particularly striking for one area: personal development was judged Outstanding, the highest possible grade. This is a notable achievement given that only 13 out of 89 primary schools in the Milton Keynes local authority currently hold an Outstanding overall rating. While the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all rated Good, the standout personal development grade suggests a school that places a strong emphasis on building character, resilience, and social skills alongside academic learning.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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