The Premier Academy

About The Premier Academy

The Premier Academy sits within the Milton Keynes local authority, where it ranks 7th out of 54 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it comfortably in the top 25% nationally. Its closest high-performing peers in the area include Caroline Haslett Primary School, Middleton Primary School, and Haversham Village School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is one of only 13 primaries in Milton Keynes rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent graded inspection in 2018 confirmed that rating across leadership, early years provision, and overall effectiveness. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2025 found that standards had been maintained. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Drayton Park School, just 0.6 km away, so families in this part of Milton Keynes have strong local options.

Academically, the school performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 key stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared with a Milton Keynes average of 62%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 16% of pupils achieving that benchmark. Reading and maths average scaled scores are 108 and 107 respectively, and individual subject results are strong: 88% met the expected standard in reading, 89% in writing, and 85% in maths. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading is 42%, in maths 38%, and in writing 28%. These outcomes place the school 275th out of 2,034 primaries in the South East region. While progress scores are not available in the data, the attainment figures alone suggest a school that consistently delivers above the local norm.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 125 applications for 79 places, with 78 first-preference offers made. It has a large roll of 617 pupils, operating close to its capacity of 630. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.2%, above the national average, and the school supports a wide range of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. Facilities include a library, art studios, gymnasium, playing fields, and an outdoor playground, with sports such as netball, swimming, cricket, and athletics on offer. Clubs include science, art, and film. Parent views are very positive: 86% would recommend the school, and strong majorities agree that children are happy, safe, and well-supported. This is a strong, well-regarded primary for families who value consistent academic outcomes and a broad range of activities.

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