Deanshanger Primary School
URN: 121813 • Milton Keynes MK19 6HJ
Overview
- Name
- Deanshanger Primary School
- URN
- 121813
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Rice (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- The Green, Milton Keynes MK19 6HJ
Summary
Deanshanger Primary School, established in 1859, is a mixed community school located in the village of Deanshanger, Northamptonshire. As a 2-form entry school, it currently accommodates 351 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is part of the Grand Union Partnership Trust and serves the local communities of Deanshanger, Wicken, Puxley, and Passenham, welcoming students from further afield when space allows.
The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum, aiming to foster independence, collaboration, and creativity among its pupils. Deanshanger Primary prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school’s facilities have been enhanced through recent building projects, providing modern classrooms and dedicated spaces for individual learning needs.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Deanshanger Primary’s ethos, with strong links to local schools and a proactive Parent-Teacher Association. The school is committed to delivering enriching experiences that inspire a love of learning and encourage students to reach their full potential.
The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum, aiming to foster independence, collaboration, and creativity among its pupils. Deanshanger Primary prioritises the emotional and social well-being of its students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school’s facilities have been enhanced through recent building projects, providing modern classrooms and dedicated spaces for individual learning needs.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Deanshanger Primary’s ethos, with strong links to local schools and a proactive Parent-Teacher Association. The school is committed to delivering enriching experiences that inspire a love of learning and encourage students to reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Brooklands Farm Primary School (80.2)
- Priory Rise School (76.3)
- Middleton Primary School (75.7)
- New Bradwell School (74.5)
- Ashbrook School (72.9)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 351
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 177
- FSM %
- 10.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 351 | 174 | 177 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 351 | 174 | 177 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 351 | 174 | 177 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 351 | 174 | 177 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 364 | 188 | 176 | 420 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 374 | 204 | 170 | 400 | 8.00 |
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