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Water Hall Primary School

Milton Keynes, MK2 3QFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#13,149
of 13,686 nationally

About Water Hall Primary School

Water Hall Primary School in Milton Keynes is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 205 pupils on roll against a capacity of 345. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 60.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, far above the national average. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 25 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.27. All 10 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it remains accessible for families who name it as their top choice. The school has a nursery provision and is non-denominational, with no religious character. Headteacher Emma Seabourne leads a mixed-gender primary for children aged 3 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFern Grove, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK2 3QF
HeadteacherEmma Seabourne
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils205
Free School Meals (FSM)60.2%
School Capacity205 / 345 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingCricketTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Hall Primary School

Water Hall 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.