Giles Brook Primary School
About Giles Brook Primary School
Giles Brook Primary School in Milton Keynes is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11 that is clearly in demand among local families. With 420 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, the school is not quite full, yet the admissions data tells a different story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 166 applications for just 58 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.86 applicants per place. Of those, 55 were first-preference applications, and exactly 55 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first secured a spot. The school’s free school meal rate stands at 8.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. This combination of strong demand and a below-average FSM percentage points to a school that is well-regarded in its immediate community, even if it isn’t the top-ranked option in the local authority.
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
19 Apr 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:40
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: gilesbrook.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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