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Drayton Park School

Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Drayton Park School

Drayton Park School is a state primary in Milton Keynes that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its popularity among local families. With 355 pupils on roll against a capacity of 330, the school is operating above its official limit, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 75 applications for just 32 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.34. Of those, 30 were first-preference offers, meaning every single first-choice applicant secured a place. The school serves a diverse community: 43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and likely above the Milton Keynes average too, though the data doesn't give a direct LA figure for comparison. This suggests Drayton Park draws from a genuinely mixed catchment, and its ability to attract high demand despite this speaks to its reputation. Headteacher Jen Swain leads a school that has held an Outstanding Ofsted rating since its graded inspection in 2017, and an ungraded inspection in May 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBala Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ
HeadteacherJen Swain
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils355
Free School Meals (FSM)43.8%
School Capacity355 / 330 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsCross CountryDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningCodingChessFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: draytonpark.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drayton Park School

Drayton Park School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.