Watling 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.
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At a Glance
24.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
54
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
1,767 pupils
2,250 capacity
483 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(101)
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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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.87974%
Overall absence
22.3301%
Persistent absence
1,545
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
Watling Academy
Watling Primary School
Whitehouse Primary School
Fairfields Primary School
Ashbrook School
Two Mile Ash School
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Holmwood School
Greenleys First School
Loughton Manor First School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
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