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Milton Keynes College

Milton Keynes, MK6 5LPSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
May 2025
Progress 8
-0.35
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
93 1st-choice / 141 places
Ranking
#2,343
of 3,141 nationally

About Milton Keynes College

Milton Keynes College is a large state secondary and sixth form in Milton Keynes local authority, catering for students aged 16 to 99. It is a mixed, non-religious school with a capacity of 1,550, and it sits 9th out of 12 similar schools in the LA on Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of the local rankings. The top-performing peers in the area are St Paul's Catholic School, Oakgrove School, and The Hazeley Academy, all of which post higher Progress 8 scores. The nearest outstanding-rated school is St Paul's Catholic School, just 0.2 km away. The college has a high proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 44.6%, well above the national average, and it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 220 applications for 141 places, with 93 first-preference offers made.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChaffron Way Centre, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LP
HeadteacherSally Alexander
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity1,550
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Playing FieldsDining HallLibraryTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallTheatreICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

NetballCross CountryRugbyFootballCricketRoundersDanceAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DebateCodingChessChoirFilm ClubBook ClubModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Milton Keynes College

Milton Keynes College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.