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Loughton School

Primary · Academy converter · Milton Keynes, MK5 8DN

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#6,786 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

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

Loughton School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025

Area360 rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils466
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Rebekah Green
TrustTHE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
Local authorityMilton Keynes
Opened01 Jul 2013
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 139861.

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 maths66%, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes66%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.18%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes10%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, better than England, better than Milton Keynes105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, similar to Milton Keynes107105
Expected standard in reading84%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes79%76%
Expected standard in writing75%, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes75%73%
Expected standard in maths82%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes77%75%
Pupils taking tests120--

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

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils466
Girls214
Boys252
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.24.9%
First language not English26.8%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.480
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.2.9%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.84
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.10
Average class size29.7

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
37.8%
Indian
13.1%
Other White
9.7%
Other Asian
6.7%
African
6%
Chinese
4.1%
Pakistani
3.9%
White and Black African
2.6%
Other ethnic group
2.6%
White and Asian
2.4%

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 teacher22.2
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.14.3
Teachers (FTE)21
Teaching assistants (FTE)11.55
Support staff (FTE)18.48
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2519.7
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2518.7
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251

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

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolMilton KeynesEngland
Overall absence4.2%, better than England, similar to Milton Keynes4.7%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.9.8%, better than England, similar to Milton Keynes11.4%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.9%, worse than England, worse 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 rate2.1%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.5%
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 Loughton School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryDenbigh SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryLoughton Manor First SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryGlastonbury Thorn SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryHolmwood SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryTwo Mile Ash SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimaryCaroline Haslett Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimaryChrist the Sower Ecumenical Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.0 miPrimaryAshbrook SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miSecondaryThe Hazeley AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryLong Meadow SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Loughton School

What is Loughton School's Ofsted rating?

Loughton School is rated Good, last inspected on 25 Mar 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.

How does Loughton School rank in England?

Loughton School ranks 6,786 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Loughton School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 66% of pupils at Loughton School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Loughton School?

Loughton School has 466 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Loughton School?

Loughton School had 480 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Loughton School?

At Loughton School, the average class had 29.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 22.2 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Loughton School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Loughton School missed 4.2% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 9.8% 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.