Chestnuts Primary School

URN: 143265 • Milton Keynes MK3 5EN

Overview

Name
Chestnuts Primary School
URN
143265
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Becky Skillings (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01908373748
Website
Visit
Address
Buckingham Road, Milton Keynes MK3 5EN

Summary

Chestnuts Primary School, located in West Bletchley, Milton Keynes, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 426 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 459. The school is part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, which includes several other local schools, fostering a collaborative educational environment. Chestnuts aims to provide a nurturing and welcoming atmosphere where high expectations for learning are paired with a focus on fun and engagement.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire students while also prioritising their emotional and social well-being. Chestnuts has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, highlighting the strong support for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs. The school promotes a sense of community, encouraging pupils to take on responsibilities and contribute to school life.

To support families, Chestnuts provides various extracurricular activities, including free lunchtime and after-school clubs, as well as a Breakfast Club and an afterschool care service, Chestnuts Extra. The school also places importance on physical education and offers a range of sports activities, ensuring a well-rounded experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Milton Keynes
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Capacity
459
Pupils
426
Boys
226
Girls
200
FSM %
33.80
Open date
2016-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-02-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Buckinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 426 226 200 459 33.80
2024-09-11 432 227 205 459 29.60
2023-09-11 403 196 207 459 30.30
2022-09-11 403 196 207 420 30.30
2021-09-11 398 195 203 420 26.90
2020-09-11 399 213 186 420 21.10

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