Kents Hill Park all-through school
94%
Capacity
1,019
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park all-through school in Milton Keynes is a mixed, non-faith state school for pupils aged 3 to 16, and it is clearly a popular choice. With 1,019 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,080, the school is running very close to full. The demand is striking: for the 2025/26 secondary intake, the school received 586 applications for just 119 places, an oversubscription ratio of nearly five to one. Of those, 97 families put it as their first preference, and 82 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.2%, which is well above the national average and suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment. Headteacher James Pilgrim leads a school that, despite this pressure on places, has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent graded inspection in October 2022.
Academically, Kents Hill Park performs around the national average, with a Progress 8 score of -0.03, placing it in the 'Average' banding. This is a solid result, especially given that the local authority average for Milton Keynes is -0.21, meaning pupils here make slightly more progress than their peers across the wider area. Within Milton Keynes, the school ranks 5th out of 12 secondary schools on this measure, and 249th out of 461 in the South East region. Attainment 8 sits at 44.6, and 67.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though the figure drops to 46.9% for the stronger grade 5 benchmark. The EBacc entry rate is low at 15.6%, and only 10.9% of pupils entered the full EBacc. In the breakdown, maths Progress 8 is notably positive at +0.35, while English and open subjects are slightly negative, suggesting the school's strength lies in numeracy.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and science labs, plus clubs such as Model UN, choir, and film club. Sports on offer include rowing, rugby, and cricket. There is no official sixth form, so pupils must move on after Year 11, but the school does have a nursery provision for younger children. SEND support is broad, covering areas from dyslexia and autism to physical disability and speech and language needs. Given its strong local demand and Good Ofsted rating, Kents Hill Park is a realistic and well-regarded option for families in Milton Keynes, particularly those who prioritise a strong maths curriculum and a school that reflects the local community's demographics. However, securing a place is competitive, so it is worth having a solid backup plan.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
| Headteacher | James Pilgrim |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 1,019 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,019 / 1,080 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.03)
1589th of 3,141
Nationally
249th of 461
In South East
5th of 12
In Milton Keynes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
586
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
97 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:55
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: kentshillpark.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British33.8%
- Asian16.5%
- Mixed10.3%
- White (other)9.0%
- Black5.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ
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