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Lift Charles Warren

Lift Charles Warren

Milton Keynes, MK6 3AZPrimary School·Ages 4-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

91%

Capacity

191

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About Lift Charles Warren

Lift Charles Warren is a state-funded None primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Lift Charles Warren "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Court, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6764th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 54 in Milton Keynes.

Lift Charles Warren is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 25 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

Lift Charles Warren parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 53% recommending the school (15 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lift Charles Warren include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Cricket, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Book Club, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Lift Charles Warren 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressOld Groveway, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AZ
HeadteacherMichelle Court
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils191
Free School Meals (FSM)57.1%
School Capacity191 / 210 (91% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)

6764th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

951st of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

22nd of 54

In Milton Keynes

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

63%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:80%
Higher:23%
Writing
Expected:83%
Higher:20%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:70%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

66%

'23/24

63%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

15 responses

Would Recommend This School

53%Below Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
7%
Concerns dealt with
47%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced Provision

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

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubBook ClubEco ClubCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

25

Applications

39

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

24 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Charles Warren

Lift Charles Warren has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01908670074www.charleswarrenacademy.org

Old Groveway, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, MK6 3AZ

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Old Groveway, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, MK6 3AZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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