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Priory Rise School

Milton Keynes, MK4 3GEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
88 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#3,512
of 13,686 nationally

About Priory Rise School

Priory Rise School sits within the Milton Keynes local authority, a large primary that ranks 9th out of 54 schools of its type in the area. That puts it comfortably in the top 20 per cent of local primaries, and it is one of just 13 schools in the authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The top-performing peers nearby include Caroline Haslett Primary School, Middleton Primary School and Haversham Village School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Priory Rise is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Corinne Benham-Smith. It is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 193 applications for 90 places, with 88 first-preference applications and 83 first-preference offers. That level of demand reflects its strong local reputation, and the school runs its own nursery provision for the youngest children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address160 Bronte Avenue, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK4 3GE
HeadteacherCorinne Benham-Smith
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils670
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity670 / 630 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersSwimmingFootballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:00-18:00

Source: prioryrise.milton-keynes.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Priory Rise School

Priory Rise School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.