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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

Milton Keynes, MK12 6AYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
May 2025
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#4,508
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School in Milton Keynes is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11 that is currently running well above its official capacity, with 378 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 340. That oversubscription is borne out by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 74 applications for 46 places, with 45 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.61. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23 per cent, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a relatively diverse catchment in terms of household income. As a Roman Catholic school, it will have its own faith-based admissions criteria, but the sheer volume of first-preference applications indicates strong local demand that extends beyond the immediate Catholic community. The school also offers nursery provision, so families with younger children can get a foot in the door early.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressArdwell Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK12 6AY
HeadteacherRosemarie Jones
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils378
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity378 / 340 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballCross CountryDanceNetballRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Source: stmarymagdalenemk.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.