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Schools in Newport Pagnell

A town in Milton Keynes

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 3,646 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Newport Pagnell at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Newport Pagnell's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries84 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths55%Attainment 8 50.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Newport Pagnell

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.

All Newport Pagnell primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Newport Pagnell

4 mainstream schools in Newport Pagnell, best first

Portfields Primary School

Newport Pagnell, MK16 8PS · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

55 first choices, 55 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
569
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Portfields Primary School

Cedars Primary School

Newport Pagnell, MK16 0DT · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

26 first choices, 26 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
235
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school Cedars Primary School

Tickford Park Primary School

Newport Pagnell, MK16 9DH · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

28 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1174%

England 62%

Days missed
5.4%
Pupils
314
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school Tickford Park Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Newport Pagnell

1 mainstream schools in Newport Pagnell, best first

E-Act Ousedale School

Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

386 first choices, 352 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.8

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
2,239
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school E-Act Ousedale School

Nurseries in Newport Pagnell

3 in Newport Pagnell, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Newport Pagnell

1 in Newport Pagnell, by the school's Eduscope score

E-Act Ousedale School

Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

386 first choices, 352 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.8

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
2,239
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school E-Act Ousedale School
The map

Every school in Newport Pagnell, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Green Park School, GoodCedars Primary School, Expected standard or betterPortfields Primary School, GoodE-Act Ousedale School, Good or betterTickford Park Primary School, GoodRiver Meadow Pre-School, GoodYouth Club Pre-School, OutstandingMeadow View Day Nursery, Outstanding
  • Outstanding2
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

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Newport Pagnell vs England

How good are Newport Pagnell's schools?

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 Newport Pagnell

Newport PagnellEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    55%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Newport Pagnell in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%50%60%2018201920222023202420252026
55% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Newport Pagnell has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 8% fewer pupils than in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Newport Pagnell's state schools each January.

Down 8% 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.

Newport Pagnell17%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Newport Pagnell

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How many schools are in Newport Pagnell?

Newport Pagnell has 8 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Newport Pagnell?

The highest-ranked schools in Newport Pagnell on Eduscope are E-Act Ousedale School, Portfields Primary School, Cedars 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 Newport Pagnell are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Newport Pagnell hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Newport Pagnell perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Newport Pagnell, 66% 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 Newport Pagnell?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Newport Pagnell is 18.7:1. 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 Newport Pagnell schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Newport Pagnell is 13.2%. 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 Newport Pagnell?

There are 3,646 pupils enrolled across schools in Newport Pagnell, with 1,407 in primary and 2,239 in secondary. 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Newport Pagnell?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Newport Pagnell 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.

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