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  • Lord Grey Academy
  • Stantonbury School
  • Elizabeth Woodville School
  • Walton High
  • Thornton College
  • St Paul's Catholic School
  • The Radcliffe School
  • Akeley Wood Senior School
  • Shenley Brook End School
  • Denbigh School
  • The Hazeley Academy
  • Oakgrove School, Milton Keynes
  • Sir Herbert Leon Academy
  • The Milton Keynes Academy
  • Kents Hill Park all-through school
  • The Webber Independent School
  • Baytul Ilm Secondary School
  • Glebe Farm School
  • Fulbrook
  • Watling Academy
Milton Keynes schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Milton Keynes Area

Milton Keynes secondary schools offer diverse options across a modern city built around historic towns including Bletchley, Wolverton, and Newport Pagnell. Denbigh School leads among state secondary schools, while The Webber Independent School and Thornton College are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 20 schools serving the area, families have extensive choice, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 45 compared to England's 41. 73% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Bletchley, Central Milton Keynes, Wolverton, and Newport Pagnell benefit from well-established comprehensive schools and excellent transport links to London via the West Coast Main Line. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Milton Keynes
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Milton Keynes28%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Milton Keynes44.9
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Milton Keynes14%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Milton Keynes4.0
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Milton Keynes73%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Milton Keynes
28%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Milton Keynes
44.9vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Milton Keynes
14%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Milton Keynes
4.0vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Milton Keynes
73%vsEngland
86%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#12MILTON KEYNES
#2,633England

Lord Grey Academy

Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EW
Milton Keynes City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,414 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School246 offers / 419 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15MILTON KEYNES
#3,382England

Stantonbury School

Purbeck, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BN
Milton Keynes City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,504 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School243 offers / 301 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7MILTON KEYNES
#1,614England

Elizabeth Woodville School

Stratford Road, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HN
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,124 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School222 offers / 266 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9MILTON KEYNES
#2,105England

Walton High

Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
Milton Keynes City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
3,077 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School447 offers / 838 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3MILTON KEYNES
#929England

Thornton College

Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ
Buckinghamshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
393 pupils
Girls
3-18+ years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8MILTON KEYNES
#1,842England

St Paul's Catholic School

Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EN
Milton Keynes City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,848 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School256 offers / 580 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#13MILTON KEYNES
#3,067England

The Radcliffe School

Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5BT
Milton Keynes City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,246 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School201 offers / 401 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#4MILTON KEYNES
#1,007England

Akeley Wood Senior School

Bycell Road, Milton Keynes, MK18 5AE
Buckinghamshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
477 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10MILTON KEYNES
#2,235England

Shenley Brook End School

Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT
Milton Keynes City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,873 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School296 offers / 864 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Milton Keynes

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RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Akeley Wood Senior SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Akeley Wood Senior School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Lord Grey AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#16Sir Herbert Leon AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABaytul Ilm Secondary SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Lord Grey Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Sir Herbert Leon Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Baytul Ilm Secondary School

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

N/A
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AGlebe Farm SchoolStateAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Glebe Farm School

State • All-through • 2-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Elizabeth Woodville SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Elizabeth Woodville School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Hazeley AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The Hazeley Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Kents Hill Park all-through schoolStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kents Hill Park all-through school

State • All-through • 3-16 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8St Paul's Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicGood
#14The Milton Keynes AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
St Paul's Catholic School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
The Milton Keynes Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Oakgrove School, Milton KeynesStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Oakgrove School, Milton Keynes

State • All-through • 3-18+ years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Shenley Brook End SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Shenley Brook End School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Denbigh SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Denbigh School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Stantonbury SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#1The Webber Independent SchoolIndependentAll-through0-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Stantonbury School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
The Webber Independent School

Independent • All-through • 0-16 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Thornton CollegeIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
Thornton College

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#3
Gender: Girls
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AWatling AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Watling Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Walton HighStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Walton High

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AFulbrookStateAll-through9-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Fulbrook

State • All-through • 9-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13The Radcliffe SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The Radcliffe School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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