The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,010
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 44.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gordon Farquhar
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir Frank Markham Community School
Secondary · Very close
Milton Keynes College
16 plus · Very close
St Paul's Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Primary · 493m away
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Falconhurst School
Primary · 919m away
New Chapter Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Redway School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Milton Keynes Academy a selective school?
No. The Milton Keynes Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Milton Keynes Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Milton Keynes Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Milton Keynes Academy?
The Milton Keynes Academy currently has 1,010 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Milton Keynes Academy take?
The Milton Keynes Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Milton Keynes Academy?
The Milton Keynes Academy is in Milton Keynes, MK6 5LA, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Milton Keynes Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Milton Keynes Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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