KWS Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
KWS Milton Keynes is a special school for boys aged 11 to 18 in Milton Keynes. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
KWS Milton Keynes in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to KWS Milton Keynes are White Spire School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Cambian Bletchley Park School (1.3 miles, Good); Romans Field School (1.6 miles, Good); and The Redway School (2.8 miles, Good).
White Spire SchoolCambian Bletchley Park SchoolRomans Field SchoolThe Redway School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at KWS Milton Keynes has an education, health and care plan (6 of 6 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bletchley Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bala Way (westbound), 220 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping pupils who have been away from education reconnect with learning in a nurturing, caring environment. Staff build strong relationships and have high expectations, creating calm classrooms where pupils feel valued and secure. The school's focus on practical life skills, enriching experiences and clearing pathways to further education means pupils leave well-prepared for their future.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful, engaged and proud of their achievements
- Strong staff relationships and emotional support - staff expertly help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence
- Excellent attendance - the school has resolved previous attendance challenges through partnership work with parents, with no persistently absent pupils
- Well-designed personal development and independent living curriculum that prepares pupils for adult life
- Thoughtful transition arrangements and assessment processes that identify each pupil's unique needs
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum sequencing is not clear enough in some subjects - staff lack sufficient guidance about what to teach to help pupils reach their highest potential
- Governance and oversight need to be stronger, with clearer trustee roles and responsibilities
- Record-keeping practices need improvement and better consistency
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff alert to pupils' emotions and creating a secure environment where pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, train and underground trips, residential seaside visit, daily independent living tasks (cooking breakfast, understanding money, travel skills)
KWS Milton Keynes is a special school for boys aged 11-18 with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has been rated Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, and is successfully helping pupils re-engage with education after periods of absence.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with KWS Milton Keynes
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
6 pupils
6 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
Across Milton Keynes council
Places available
3,905
Applications
3,768
Got 1st preference
82.2%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across Milton Keynes council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
KWS Milton Keynes is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
6
Total Pupils
6
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about KWS Milton Keynes
What is KWS Milton Keynes's Ofsted rating?
KWS Milton Keynes was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does KWS Milton Keynes meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, KWS Milton Keynes met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to KWS Milton Keynes?
KWS Milton Keynes has around 6 pupils on roll.
Does KWS Milton Keynes have specialist SEN provision?
KWS Milton Keynes is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to KWS Milton Keynes?
KWS Milton Keynes is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near KWS Milton Keynes?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Where is KWS Milton Keynes?
KWS Milton Keynes is at R2D, 1-9 Barton Road, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)