Milton Keynes Preparatory School, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 11 in Milton Keynes. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Milton Keynes Preparatory School in detail
Milton Keynes Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Our guiding principle has always been to create a happy environment in which children can extend their potential to the full. We aim to develop academic excellence by providing the highest educational standards within a broad curriculum and by ensuring that all children participate in activities which they enjoy. Much emphasis is placed on social skills."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 16 January 2027, an open day on Tuesday 19 January 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 23 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Milton Keynes
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Milton Keynes Preparatory School are Baytul Ilm Secondary School (2.1 miles), The Webber Independent School (4.5 miles), Broughton Manor Preparatory School (4.9 miles) and Swanbourne House School (5.1 miles).
Baytul Ilm Secondary SchoolThe Webber Independent SchoolBroughton Manor Preparatory SchoolSwanbourne House School
Who goes there
In 2026, 10 pupils (2.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bletchley Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Milton Keynes Preparatory School (outside), 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
27 January 2026
Early Years Inspection
27 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
21 November 2018
Integrated Inspection
18 November 2014
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Milton Keynes Preparatory School
The Perfect Excuse for Cake
25 Sep 2026
In a Jam with Mr Driver
23 Sep 2026
A New Year Begins
7 Sep 2026
U11 IAPS Cricket Victory!
9 Jun 2026
Success at Mixed T1 Rugby
3 Jun 2026
MKPS Girls U11s play Bloxham’s U13s
22 May 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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
72%
Available places
362 pupils
500 places
138 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
3.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
362
Total Pupils
191
Boys
171
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Milton Keynes Preparatory School
When was Milton Keynes Preparatory School last inspected?
Milton Keynes Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Milton Keynes Preparatory School?
Milton Keynes Preparatory School has around 362 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Milton Keynes Preparatory School?
Milton Keynes Preparatory School 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 Milton Keynes Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Milton Keynes Preparatory School?
Milton Keynes Preparatory School is at Tattenhoe Lane, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7EG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)