Holmwood School
109%
Capacity
196
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Holmwood School
Holmwood School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holmwood School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jessica Elford, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.
Holmwood School is a popular choice with families — it received 136 applications for 51 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holmwood School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Holmwood 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kensington Drive, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK8 9AB |
| Headteacher | Jessica Elford |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 180 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
136
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kensington Drive, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK8 9AB
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