Schools across Milton Keynes
Local authority · 128 schools across 9 towns
128
92 primary · 14 secondary
53,112
84% capacity used
42
7 outstanding · 35 good
62,916
9,804 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.7%
KS2 Maths
71.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
6,017 spare places
Secondary Schools
3,140 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.7%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
109
2024/25
Absence trend across Milton Keynes schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
40%
Plans Issued
348
Assessment Requests
846
Tribunal Cases
24
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
98
Lodged
(1.8%)
80
Heard
31
Successful
(39%)
Primary (infant classes)
44
Lodged
(1.1%)
37
Heard
16
Successful
(43%)
Secondary
262
Lodged
(5.8%)
224
Heard
38
Successful
(17%)
Total
360
Lodged
(3.7%)
304
Heard
69
Successful
(23%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.