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Stanton School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Stanton School is a foundation primary school in MILTON KEYNES , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 312 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

312

Pupils

360

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Stanton School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stanton School?

The catchment area for Stanton School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Stanton School is set by Milton Keynes and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Milton Keynes before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Milton Keynes catchment area documents →

Stanton School: 360 places, 87% filled: places available

Stanton School has a published admission number of 360 places. 312 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41% of pupils at Stanton School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of MILTON KEYNES.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Milton Keynes publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Milton Keynes school admissions →

Stanton School: School Information

Full address
Bradville, MILTON KEYNES, MK13 7BE
Local authority
Milton Keynes
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
41% of pupils
DfE URN
110365

Other Primary Schools in MILTON KEYNES

If Stanton School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in MILTON KEYNES are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Stanton School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stanton School

What is the catchment area for Stanton School?

The catchment area for Stanton School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stanton School oversubscribed?

Stanton School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 312 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Milton Keynes.

What is the admissions policy for Stanton School?

Admission to Stanton School is managed by Milton Keynes. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Stanton School cover?

Stanton School is a primary school in MILTON KEYNES, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stanton School?

Stanton School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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