KWS Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
6 pupils
6 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Milton Keynes
Admissions Demand - Milton Keynes
Places available
3,925
Applications
3,735
Got 1st preference
82.7%
Got preferred school
96.9%
Secondary admissions across Milton Keynes (2025/26)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
KWS Milton Keynes
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Drayton Park School
The Premier Academy
Water Hall Primary School
Newton Leys Primary School
Holne Chase Primary School
Knowles Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Rickley Park Primary School
Chestnuts Primary School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.