Knowles Primary School
URN: 136679 • Milton Keynes MK2 2HB
Overview
- Name
- Knowles Primary School
- URN
- 136679
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 38.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S Rice (since 2025) , Interim Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Queensway, Milton Keynes MK2 2HB
Summary
Knowles Primary School is a community school located in central Bletchley, Milton Keynes, with a current enrolment of 475 pupils. The school aims to provide an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that fosters both academic and personal growth in a safe and stimulating environment. The dedicated staff work to ensure that each child can reach their full potential, supported by a variety of resources and experiences.
The school features a range of facilities, including a science laboratory, dedicated art and design technology rooms, and a music room equipped with various instruments. Outdoor spaces include a secret garden, a forest for Forest School activities, and allotments for hands-on learning. Knowles Primary also prioritises children's health and wellbeing, offering free breakfast, daily colour therapy sessions, and support from a Family Support team.
As part of the Tove Learning Trust, Knowles Primary School is committed to being at the heart of its community, providing enriching experiences that promote a lifelong love of learning. The school has been recognised as the Primary School of the Year at the Milton Keynes Education Awards, highlighting its dedication to excellence in education.
The school features a range of facilities, including a science laboratory, dedicated art and design technology rooms, and a music room equipped with various instruments. Outdoor spaces include a secret garden, a forest for Forest School activities, and allotments for hands-on learning. Knowles Primary also prioritises children's health and wellbeing, offering free breakfast, daily colour therapy sessions, and support from a Family Support team.
As part of the Tove Learning Trust, Knowles Primary School is committed to being at the heart of its community, providing enriching experiences that promote a lifelong love of learning. The school has been recognised as the Primary School of the Year at the Milton Keynes Education Awards, highlighting its dedication to excellence in education.
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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
- Milton Keynes
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 510
- Pupils
- 475
- Boys
- 235
- Girls
- 240
- FSM %
- 12.20
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2017-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-06-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 475 | 235 | 240 | 510 | 12.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 475 | 235 | 240 | 510 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 475 | 235 | 240 | 510 | 12.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 475 | 235 | 240 | 510 | 12.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 475 | 235 | 240 | 510 | 12.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 475 | 235 | 240 | 510 | 12.20 |
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