The Milton Keynes Academy, Milton Keynes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Milton Keynes Academy creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils are motivated to succeed. Staff provide excellent pastoral care and personal development opportunities, including community service and character-building activities. The school has strong behaviour management systems and is rapidly improving teaching quality, with a particular focus on helping all pupils become confident readers.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour management with clear expectations and prompt action when needed
- Excellent personal development curriculum including PSHE, character building, and community engagement
- Swift identification of pupils with special educational needs and tailored support
- Renewed focus on reading and literacy across all subjects
- High-quality pastoral support creating a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel happy
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum implementation in some subjects, with some teachers not effectively addressing pupil misconceptions and gaps in knowledge
- Approach to supporting pupils who return to school after suspension needs to be stronger to prevent repeated absences
- 2024 exam results remain below national averages, though current pupils are receiving higher quality education
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to support pupils and clear systems in place to keep pupils safe including online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Tutor reading programme, library activities, visits to local care homes, charity support, community film night events, student council
The Milton Keynes Academy is a secondary comprehensive school that has made significant improvements since its last inspection. It is rated Good across all key areas - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
49.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
40
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
923 pupils
1,550 capacity
627 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.72399%
Overall absence
27.55474%
Persistent absence
1,096
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Milton Keynes Academy
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Falconhurst School
New Chapter Primary School
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Moorland Primary School
Orchard Academy
Langland Community School
Shepherdswell Academy
Cold Harbour Church of England School
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