Primary Schools in Milton Keynes
Primary schools in Milton Keynes provide full-time education for children aged 4 to 11, from Reception through to Year 6, across the city and its surrounding towns including Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Olney. This page lists schools in the area with their contact details, opening hours, reviews and a short summary of what parents say, so you can compare options before arranging a visit or applying.
- Loughton School 📍 Bradwell Rd, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Moorland Primary School 📍 Maslin Dr, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- New Bradwell School 📍 Bounty St, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Oakgrove Primary School 📍 Oakgrove Primary School, 9SG, Atlas Way, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Orchard Academy 📍 Springfield Blvd, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Pepper Hill First School 📍 Kingsfold, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Portfields Primary School 📍 Westbury Ln, Newport Pagnell Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Priory Common First School 📍 Scatterill Cl, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Romans Field School 📍 202-206 Shenley Rd, Bletchley Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School 📍 Tewkesbury Ln, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Southwood School 📍 Bryony Pl, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- St Mary and St Giles C of E School 📍 King George Cres, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- St Monicas Catholic Primary School 📍 Currier Dr, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School 📍 St Mary's Ave, Bletchley Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- The Cedar Hut 📍 Beanhill, Milton Keynes MK6 4LW, United Kingdom Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- The Denbigh Alliance 📍 Denbigh School, Burchard Cres, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- The Redway School 📍 Farmborough, Milton Keynes Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- B Barleyhurst Park Primary School 📍 Forfar Dr, Bletchley Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- G Greenleys First School 📍 Greenleys, Milton Keynes MK12 6AT, United Kingdom Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- R Rickley Park Primary School 📍 Rickley Ln, Bletchley Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- S St Marys Wavendon C E Primary School 📍 Friary Grv, Woburn Sands Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- S Stanton School 📍 Bradville, Milton Keynes MK13 7BE, United Kingdom Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- T Tickford Park Primary School 📍 Avon Cl, Newport Pagnell Accessible parkingStep-free access View
Choosing a primary school in Milton Keynes
State primary schools in England are inspected by Ofsted, and each school's most recent report and rating are published free on the Ofsted website alongside Department for Education performance data. Admissions for community schools are handled through Milton Keynes City Council rather than the school itself, so check the council's coordinated admissions scheme and catchment criteria before you apply. It is also worth confirming whether a school is a local authority school, an academy or part of a multi-academy trust, as this can affect admissions, term dates and the curriculum on offer.
What to check before applying or visiting
All staff and regular volunteers who work with children must hold an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and every school is required to publish a safeguarding and child protection policy. When you visit, ask about class sizes, SEND provision and the school's approach to the national curriculum, and read the latest Ofsted report and published attainment data for context. Reviews and parent feedback on this page can highlight day-to-day matters such as communication, wraparound care and the school run, which formal reports do not always cover.
How do I apply for a primary school place in Milton Keynes?
Applications for community and voluntary-controlled primary schools are made through Milton Keynes City Council's coordinated admissions process, usually with a national closing date in mid-January for a September start. Academies and free schools may have their own criteria, so check each school's admissions policy as well as the council scheme.
Where can I check a school's Ofsted rating and results?
Ofsted inspection reports and ratings are published free on the Ofsted website, and attainment and progress data are available through the Department for Education's school performance service. Both are worth reviewing alongside a visit and the parent reviews listed here.