What did Ofsted judge Chestnuts Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Chestnuts Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Chestnuts Primary School?

Chestnuts Primary School has 400 pupils on roll.

What ages does Chestnuts Primary School take?

Chestnuts Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Chestnuts Primary School located?

Chestnuts Primary School is located in Milton Keynes, MK3 5EN, Milton Keynes.

How do I apply to Chestnuts Primary School?

Chestnuts Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Chestnuts Primary School?

When Chestnuts Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after (LAC) and all previously looked after children (PLAC) including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Sibling within catchment — Children who have a sibling who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and the child's place of residence is within catchment of the school; 3. Within catchment, no sibling — Children whose place of residence is within catchment area of the school and do not have a sibling on roll at the school, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In circumstances where the school admissions number has been exceeded in any of the above categories and there is a need to discriminate within the category, preference will be given to those living closest to the school, measured in a straight line to the school main reception using the Local Authority's computerised distance measuring system, with those living nearer to the school receiving the higher priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Chestnuts Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 58.3% of pupils at Chestnuts Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Chestnuts Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How places are decided at Chestnuts Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after (LAC) and all previously looked after children (PLAC) including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC).
2Sibling within catchment — Children who have a sibling who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and the child's place of residence is within catchment of the school
3Within catchment, no sibling — Children whose place of residence is within catchment area of the school and do not have a sibling on roll at the school
4Sibling on roll, outside catchment — There is already a sibling on roll at the school at the time of admission and the place of residence is outside of the catchment area
5Children of staff — Children of staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of which the application for admission to the school is made, and / or children of staff who are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. It is at the absolute discretion of the CEO of Inspiring Futures through Learning to determine when there is a demonstrable skill shortage
6Other children outside catchment — Other children living outside the listed catchment area

If two applications tie: In circumstances where the school admissions number has been exceeded in any of the above categories and there is a need to discriminate within the category, preference will be given to those living closest to the school, measured in a straight line to the school main reception using the Local Authority's computerised distance measuring system, with those living nearer to the school receiving the higher priority.

Catchment area defined; sibling defined to include step, foster, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at same address. Multiple birth groups may exceed PAN if last remaining place involves a twin/triplet on waiting list.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Chestnuts Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chestnuts Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Chestnuts Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chestnuts Primary School?: Chestnuts Primary School has 400 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chestnuts Primary School take?: Chestnuts Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Chestnuts Primary School located?: Chestnuts Primary School is located in Milton Keynes, MK3 5EN, Milton Keynes.
How do I apply to Chestnuts Primary School?: Chestnuts Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Chestnuts Primary School?: When Chestnuts Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after (LAC) and all previously looked after children (PLAC) including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Sibling within catchment — Children who have a sibling who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and the child's place of residence is within catchment of the school; 3. Within catchment, no sibling — Children whose place of residence is within catchment area of the school and do not have a sibling on roll at the school, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In circumstances where the school admissions number has been exceeded in any of the above categories and there is a need to discriminate within the category, preference will be given to those living closest to the school, measured in a straight line to the school main reception using the Local Authority's computerised distance measuring system, with those living nearer to the school receiving the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chestnuts Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 58.3% of pupils at Chestnuts Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Chestnuts Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after (LAC) and all previously looked after children (PLAC) including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC).
2Sibling within catchment — Children who have a sibling who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and the child's place of residence is within catchment of the school
3Within catchment, no sibling — Children whose place of residence is within catchment area of the school and do not have a sibling on roll at the school
4Sibling on roll, outside catchment — There is already a sibling on roll at the school at the time of admission and the place of residence is outside of the catchment area
5Children of staff — Children of staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time of which the application for admission to the school is made, and / or children of staff who are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. It is at the absolute discretion of the CEO of Inspiring Futures through Learning to determine when there is a demonstrable skill shortage
6Other children outside catchment — Other children living outside the listed catchment area

Chestnuts Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chestnuts Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Chestnuts Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chestnuts Primary School?: Chestnuts Primary School has 400 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chestnuts Primary School take?: Chestnuts Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Chestnuts Primary School located?: Chestnuts Primary School is located in Milton Keynes, MK3 5EN, Milton Keynes.
How do I apply to Chestnuts Primary School?: Chestnuts Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Chestnuts Primary School?: When Chestnuts Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after (LAC) and all previously looked after children (PLAC) including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Sibling within catchment — Children who have a sibling who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission, and the child's place of residence is within catchment of the school; 3. Within catchment, no sibling — Children whose place of residence is within catchment area of the school and do not have a sibling on roll at the school, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: In circumstances where the school admissions number has been exceeded in any of the above categories and there is a need to discriminate within the category, preference will be given to those living closest to the school, measured in a straight line to the school main reception using the Local Authority's computerised distance measuring system, with those living nearer to the school receiving the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chestnuts Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 58.3% of pupils at Chestnuts Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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