What did Ofsted judge Drayton Park School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Drayton Park School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Drayton Park School?

Drayton Park School has 332 pupils on roll.

What ages does Drayton Park School take?

Drayton Park School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Drayton Park School located?

Drayton Park School is located in Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ, Milton Keynes.

How do I apply to Drayton Park School?

Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park School?

When Drayton Park School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children/previously looked after — Children who are looked after by English local authorities (LAC), including those who were previously looked after who immediately after being in care became subject to an adoption or residence or special guardianship order within the last year (PLAC), and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Staff children — Children of a member of staff who has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school was made or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. In area with sibling — Children who live in the defined area - the northern part of the Lakes Estate, including Stoke Road South form Plough Corner and the southern boundary being a line from Stoke Road through the Warren Playgound, Sir Herbert Leon School and Drayton Road and have a sibling/s* who is/are on roll at the time of admission. Proof of permanent residence may be required, and 5 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event of a number of children being equally eligible according to these criteria, places will be allocated to those children whose home is closest to Drayton Park School. This will be measured in a straight line measurement from the front door of the child's home to the main entrance doors of the school using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closest to the school receiving the higher priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Drayton Park School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.1% of pupils at Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children/previously looked after — Children who are looked after by English local authorities (LAC), including those who were previously looked after who immediately after being in care became subject to an adoption or residence or special guardianship order within the last year (PLAC), and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC).
2Staff children — Children of a member of staff who has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school was made or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
3In area with sibling — Children who live in the defined area - the northern part of the Lakes Estate, including Stoke Road South form Plough Corner and the southern boundary being a line from Stoke Road through the Warren Playgound, Sir Herbert Leon School and Drayton Road and have a sibling/s* who is/are on roll at the time of admission. Proof of permanent residence may be required.
4In area — Children who live in the defined area. Proof of permanent residence may be required.
5Out of area with sibling — Children who live outside the defined area but are younger siblings with a brother or sister on roll at the time of admission.
6On site private nursery — Children who attend the on site private Nursery
7Out of area, named preference — Children who live outside the defined area but name Drayton Park as a preference.
8Out of area — Children who live outside the defined area.

If two applications tie: In the event of a number of children being equally eligible according to these criteria, places will be allocated to those children whose home is closest to Drayton Park School. This will be measured in a straight line measurement from the front door of the child's home to the main entrance doors of the school using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closest to the school receiving the higher priority.

Children with Educational Health Care Plans naming Drayton Park will be given priority for admission in the normal round of admissions for children starting school for the first time or transferring at 7+, outside the numbered criteria 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.

Drayton Park School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Drayton Park School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Drayton Park School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Drayton Park School?: Drayton Park School has 332 pupils on roll.
What ages does Drayton Park School take?: Drayton Park School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Drayton Park School located?: Drayton Park School is located in Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ, Milton Keynes.
How do I apply to Drayton Park School?: Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park School?: When Drayton Park School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children/previously looked after — Children who are looked after by English local authorities (LAC), including those who were previously looked after who immediately after being in care became subject to an adoption or residence or special guardianship order within the last year (PLAC), and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Staff children — Children of a member of staff who has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school was made or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. In area with sibling — Children who live in the defined area - the northern part of the Lakes Estate, including Stoke Road South form Plough Corner and the southern boundary being a line from Stoke Road through the Warren Playgound, Sir Herbert Leon School and Drayton Road and have a sibling/s* who is/are on roll at the time of admission. Proof of permanent residence may be required, and 5 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event of a number of children being equally eligible according to these criteria, places will be allocated to those children whose home is closest to Drayton Park School. This will be measured in a straight line measurement from the front door of the child's home to the main entrance doors of the school using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closest to the school receiving the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Drayton Park School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.1% of pupils at Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children/previously looked after — Children who are looked after by English local authorities (LAC), including those who were previously looked after who immediately after being in care became subject to an adoption or residence or special guardianship order within the last year (PLAC), and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC).
2Staff children — Children of a member of staff who has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school was made or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
3In area with sibling — Children who live in the defined area - the northern part of the Lakes Estate, including Stoke Road South form Plough Corner and the southern boundary being a line from Stoke Road through the Warren Playgound, Sir Herbert Leon School and Drayton Road and have a sibling/s* who is/are on roll at the time of admission. Proof of permanent residence may be required.
4In area — Children who live in the defined area. Proof of permanent residence may be required.
5Out of area with sibling — Children who live outside the defined area but are younger siblings with a brother or sister on roll at the time of admission.
6On site private nursery — Children who attend the on site private Nursery
7Out of area, named preference — Children who live outside the defined area but name Drayton Park as a preference.
8Out of area — Children who live outside the defined area.

Drayton Park School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Drayton Park School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Drayton Park School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in May 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Drayton Park School?: Drayton Park School has 332 pupils on roll.
What ages does Drayton Park School take?: Drayton Park School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Drayton Park School located?: Drayton Park School is located in Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ, Milton Keynes.
How do I apply to Drayton Park School?: Drayton Park 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 Drayton Park School?: When Drayton Park School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children/previously looked after — Children who are looked after by English local authorities (LAC), including those who were previously looked after who immediately after being in care became subject to an adoption or residence or special guardianship order within the last year (PLAC), and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC); 2. Staff children — Children of a member of staff who has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school was made or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage; 3. In area with sibling — Children who live in the defined area - the northern part of the Lakes Estate, including Stoke Road South form Plough Corner and the southern boundary being a line from Stoke Road through the Warren Playgound, Sir Herbert Leon School and Drayton Road and have a sibling/s* who is/are on roll at the time of admission. Proof of permanent residence may be required, and 5 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event of a number of children being equally eligible according to these criteria, places will be allocated to those children whose home is closest to Drayton Park School. This will be measured in a straight line measurement from the front door of the child's home to the main entrance doors of the school using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closest to the school receiving the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Drayton Park School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.1% of pupils at Drayton Park School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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