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The Premier Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Milton Keynes, MK2 3AH

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#1,589 of 15,057

Better than 89% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The Premier Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2018

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages4 to 11
Pupils613
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Warren Harrison
TrustTHE PREMIER ACADEMY LIMITED
Local authorityMilton Keynes
Opened01 Sept 2010
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136275.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolMilton KeynesEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes66%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.16%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes10%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, better than Milton Keynes106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, better than Milton Keynes107105
Expected standard in reading85%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes79%76%
Expected standard in writing88%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes75%73%
Expected standard in maths85%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes77%75%
Pupils taking tests80--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils613
Girls309
Boys304
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.32.8%
First language not English68%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.630
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.2.7%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.149
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7
Average class size27.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
25.4%
Bangladeshi
14.7%
Other White
14.2%
African
12.6%
Indian
7.8%
Pakistani
7.5%
Other Asian
4.1%
Other mixed
3.1%
White and Black Caribbean
2.4%
White and Asian
1.8%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher19.9
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.10
Teachers (FTE)30.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)27.04
Support staff (FTE)45.85
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2532.6
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2527
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/252.6
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/253

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.65
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.118
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.63
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.63
Applications from another local authority (Reception)2

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolMilton KeynesEngland
Overall absence4.8%, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes4.7%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.12.6%, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes11.4%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.2%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate3.6%
Pupils with one or more suspensions2.1%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Premier Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBishop Parker Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryDrayton Park SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miNurseryKnowles Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryKnowles Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miSecondaryLift Sir Herbert LeonAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryWater Hall Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
1.0 miPrimaryNewton Leys Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryHolne Chase Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.3 miPrimaryRickley Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miSecondaryLord Grey AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Premier Academy

What is The Premier Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Premier Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 16 Oct 2018.

How does The Premier Academy rank in England?

The Premier Academy ranks 1,589 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 89% of schools).

What are The Premier Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 81% of pupils at The Premier Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into The Premier Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, The Premier Academy made 65 offers from 118 applications (1.8 per offer), and 63 of 63 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend The Premier Academy?

The Premier Academy has 613 pupils aged 4 to 11.

What is the capacity of The Premier Academy?

The Premier Academy had 630 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Premier Academy?

At The Premier Academy, the average class had 27.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 19.9 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Premier Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Premier Academy missed 4.8% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 12.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.