Drayton Park School
108%
Capacity
355
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Drayton Park School
Drayton Park School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 355 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 330 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Jen Swain, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.
Drayton Park School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 32 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Drayton Park School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (31 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Drayton Park School include Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Drayton Park 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bala Way, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ |
| Headteacher | Jen Swain |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 355 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.8% |
| School Capacity | 355 / 330 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (8 May 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
31 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bala Way, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ
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