New Bradwell Primary School
99%
Capacity
623
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About New Bradwell Primary School
New Bradwell Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 97 applications for just 53 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and all 52 first-preference applicants were offered a place. While the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand speaks volumes about its reputation in the community. The school is a large, mixed-gender state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It currently has 623 pupils on roll, just shy of its capacity of 630, and 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average. The headteacher is Sebastian Gray, and the school has no religious character.
Academically, New Bradwell performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is exactly in line with the Milton Keynes local authority average of 62%. However, only 6% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. In individual subjects, 70% met the expected standard in maths, 69% in reading, and 66% in writing. Average scaled scores were 105 in maths and 104 in reading. The school ranks 25th out of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes on this metric, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. This is a downgrade from its previous Outstanding rating in 2012, but the inspection found leadership and management, quality of education, and early years provision all to be Good.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, music rooms, art studios, and an ICT suite. Sports provision includes dance, athletics, gymnastics, netball, and swimming, while clubs range from coding and chess to choir, gardening, and eco club. For children with additional needs, the school has a dedicated SEN unit and supports a broad spectrum of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With its strong parent demand, Good Ofsted rating, and comprehensive SEND support, New Bradwell is a well-regarded option for families in Milton Keynes who want a large, inclusive primary with a strong focus on personal development and behaviour. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Stanton School, 1.2 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Bounty Street, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK13 0BQ |
| Headteacher | Sebastian Gray |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 623 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.8% |
| School Capacity | 623 / 630 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7246th of 13,686
Nationally
1027th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 54
In Milton Keynes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: newbradwellschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British54.3%
- Mixed11.5%
- Asian11.4%
- White (other)10.3%
- Black0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Bounty Street, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK13 0BQ
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