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Portfields Primary School

Milton Keynes, MK16 8PSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 69 places
Ranking
#6,087
of 13,686 nationally

About Portfields Primary School

Portfields Primary School in Milton Keynes is a mixed state primary for ages 4 to 11 that currently educates 587 pupils against a capacity of 735, meaning it has room to grow. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of disadvantage compared with the national average: 13.8% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well below the typical primary figure. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 129 applications for 69 places, with 66 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.87. That suggests Portfields is a popular choice locally, though not quite as fiercely contested as some of its top-performing peers in the Milton Keynes authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWestbury Lane, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 8PS
HeadteacherSarah Folkard
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils587
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity587 / 735 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: portfieldsprimaryschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portfields Primary School

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