Sherington Church of England School
73%
Capacity
22
Pupils
6.7x
Demand
About Sherington Church of England School
Sherington Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 22 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Sherington Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Wallace, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.
Sherington Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 3 places, making it 6.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
Sherington Church of England School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sherington Church of England School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Sherington Church of England 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 9NF |
| Headteacher | Emma Wallace |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 22 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 22 / 30 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
20
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (15% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Newport Pagnell
Milton Keynes, MK16 9NF
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