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Olney Middle School

Primary · Academy converter · Olney, MK46 5DZ

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#2,840 of 15,057

Better than 81% of schools in England

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

Olney Middle School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2012

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils349
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Richard Bosworth
TrustINSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Local authorityMilton Keynes
Opened01 Feb 2017
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 143263.

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 maths77%, 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.4%, worse than England, worse than Milton Keynes10%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Milton Keynes105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, worse than Milton Keynes107105
Expected standard in reading85%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes79%76%
Expected standard in writing82%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes75%73%
Expected standard in maths79%, better than England, similar to Milton Keynes77%75%
Pupils taking tests82--

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

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils349
Girls162
Boys187
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.17.5%
First language not English6.6%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.400
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.12.8%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.83
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.11
Average class size29.1

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
76.8%
African
4.6%
Other White
3.2%
Other mixed
1.7%
Pakistani
1.7%
White and Black African
1.4%
Indian
1.1%
White and Black Caribbean
0.6%
Caribbean
0.6%
Other Black
0.6%

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
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13
Teachers (FTE)18.4
Teaching assistants (FTE)7.4
Support staff (FTE)13.03
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2518.6
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2516
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251.6

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 absence4.4%, better than England, similar to Milton Keynes4.7%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.8.1%, better than England, better than Milton Keynes11.4%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.7%, 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 rate6.3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

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

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Olney Middle School

What is Olney Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Olney Middle School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 28 Nov 2012.

How does Olney Middle School rank in England?

Olney Middle School ranks 2,840 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 81% of schools).

What are Olney Middle School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 77% of pupils at Olney Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Olney Middle School?

Olney Middle School has 349 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Olney Middle School?

Olney Middle School had 400 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Olney Middle School?

At Olney Middle School, the average class had 29.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 19 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Olney Middle School?

In 2025/26, pupils at Olney Middle School missed 4.4% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 8.1% 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.