In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.
Bletchley at a glance
Behind England on results at 16
How Bletchley's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries3713 primary · 2 secondary · 16 nurseries
Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths42%Attainment 8 41.2, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary35%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school20%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Bletchley
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Schools in Bletchley sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.
Numbers that sum up Bletchley
BletchleyEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 11 primaries with one.
100%
England 96%
Close to England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
61%
England 62%
Close to England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
42%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
20%
England 18%
Worse than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
35%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 15 schools that have one.
100%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding3
Good12
Requires improvement0
Inadequate0
How it has changed
Bletchley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1161% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths42% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school20% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here
What it's like for families
Bletchley has 37 schools and nurseries.
Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.
35% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Bletchley's state schools each January.
6,6342018
6,7252019
6,6302021
6,6182022
6,7292023
6,7242024
6,7062025
6,6392026
Up 0% since 2018.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Bletchley35%
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in Bletchley
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Bletchley has 37 schools, including 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Bletchley?+
The highest-ranked schools in Bletchley on Eduscope are St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, The Premier Academy, Knowles Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Bletchley are rated Good or Outstanding?+
100% of inspected schools in Bletchley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 12 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Bletchley perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Bletchley, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bletchley?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bletchley is 18.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Bletchley schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Bletchley is 20.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Bletchley?+
There are 6,639 pupils enrolled across schools in Bletchley, with 4,255 in primary and 2,300 in secondary. 36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Bletchley?+
There are 4 independent schools in Bletchley. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Bletchley on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in Bletchley?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 37 schools in Bletchley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.