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Olney Infant Academy

Academy converter · Olney · MK46 5AD

Ages 4–7 · 249 pupils · Milton Keynes

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

4.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2022-06-22

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.7%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
162

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

69

Places offered

69

1st-preference offers

69

Total preferences (any rank)
97
Preferred offers (top 3)
69
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

249 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
249
Boys / girls
122 / 127
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
249 / 270 (92%)
Free school meals
8.8%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Academy trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Sponsor
Inspiring Futures Through Learning
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Armitage

Location

Address
Spinney Hill Road
Postcode
MK46 5AD
Town
Olney
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Milton Keynes
District
Milton Keynes
Constituency
Milton Keynes North
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Olney, Milton Keynes, 249 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 8.8%.

Open schools in Olney
3
Primary schools in Olney
3
Academies among open schools in Olney
100% (3)
Open schools in MK46
3
Primary in MK46
3
Open schools in Milton Keynes LA
124
Primary in Milton Keynes LA
89

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in OlneyNear MK46

  • Olney Middle School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Olney · MK46 5DZ · Milton Keynes

    Ages 7–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM17.5%

    0.5 miles away

  • Lavendon School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Olney · MK46 4HA · Milton Keynes

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM15.8%
    • Demand0.95

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Armitage
Telephone
01234711388
Website
www.olneyinfantacademy.co.uk

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