St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
78%
Capacity
490
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 490 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hayley Cook, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 71 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Tennis, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wafandun Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK17 7AA |
| Headteacher | Hayley Cook |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 490 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 490 / 630 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
124
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wafandun Lane, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK17 7AA
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