Milton Keynes College
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
The full report on this school
What 35 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025From 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
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Milton Keynes College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications