Watling Primary School
URN: 149470 • Milton Keynes MK8 1GB
Overview
- Name
- Watling Primary School
- URN
- 149470
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vikki Pegg (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01908049500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Simmental Way, Milton Keynes MK8 1GB
Summary
Watling Primary School, located in Milton Keynes, is a mixed free school with a current enrolment of 164 pupils and a capacity of 669. The school is part of the Alliance Schools Multi-Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes a passion for learning. The ethos centres on valuing each individual and empowering students to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Watling Primary School emphasises STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) education, alongside a strong focus on sustainability and environmental awareness. The school incorporates a Forest School programme, encouraging children to engage with nature through exploration and inquiry. This holistic approach aims to develop positive learning characteristics, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Watling Primary School also prioritises community involvement and inclusivity, inviting parents and guardians to engage with the school through various events and information sessions. The school facilities include purpose-designed learning spaces, outdoor sports areas, and sensory landscaping, providing a supportive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Watling Primary School emphasises STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) education, alongside a strong focus on sustainability and environmental awareness. The school incorporates a Forest School programme, encouraging children to engage with nature through exploration and inquiry. This holistic approach aims to develop positive learning characteristics, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Watling Primary School also prioritises community involvement and inclusivity, inviting parents and guardians to engage with the school through various events and information sessions. The school facilities include purpose-designed learning spaces, outdoor sports areas, and sensory landscaping, providing a supportive environment for all students.
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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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 669
- Pupils
- 164
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 90
- FSM %
- 8.50
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 164 | 74 | 90 | 669 | 8.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 669 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 669 |
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