Education in Milton Keynes
The Education section lists schools, nurseries, colleges and independent tutors across Milton Keynes and the surrounding towns of Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Olney. Each listing shows contact details, opening hours and reviews, along with a short summary of what parents, students and learners say about the provider.
What’s covered
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Popular ★ 5 (7)
Art for Wellbeing MK
📍 Studio 4, Arts Central, Arts Gateway, 20 Burners Ln, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingFree parkingLGBTQ+ friendly
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What customers say review highlights
- supportive encouraging tutor
- relaxing wellbeing focus
- learn new techniques
- friendly group setting
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★ 4 (12)
Adorable Nurseries
📍 15 17 London Road Stony Stratford Milton Keynes 01908 Accessible parkingAppointment requiredFree parking
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What customers say review highlights
- caring, attentive staff
- detailed parent feedback
- nurturing environment
- approachable management
- some concerns about management
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Popular ★ 4.7 (6)
Nkiru Arts
📍 2 Burners Ln, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- welcoming, friendly people
- fun drumming lessons
- inclusive of mixed ages and abilities
- performance and workshop opportunities
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Popular ★ 4.5 (29)
Arts Central
📍 18-20 Burners Ln, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- good facilities
- friendly creative community
- engaging activities for children
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Popular ★ 5 (23)
Lee Harper’s Goalkeeping Academy
📍 Ostlers Ln, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- marked skill improvement
- experienced professional coach
- fun, engaging sessions
- individual feedback and attention
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★ 3 (2)
Acorn Childcare at Stony Stratford
📍 St Giles Mews, Vicarage Rd, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- attentive care
- wonderful staff
- long-term reliability
- long waiting list
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Popular ★ 5 (1)
Merit Care Service Ltd
📍 31 Weavers Hill, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingOn-site servicesStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- friendly
- professional
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★ 3 (2)
Acorn at Rowans
📍 Moorcroft, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access
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What customers say review highlights
- caring patient staff
- supportive of children's development
- unprofessional enrolment experience reported
- Popular ★ 5 (1) Buckinghamshire Pre-school Learning Alliance 📍 Play Resource Centre, 2 Burners Lane, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Fairfields Primary School 📍 Apollo Ave, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Russell Street School 📍 Russell St, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- St Mary And St Giles School (South) 📍 Galley Hill, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Buttons Pre-School 📍 142 London Rd, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Fairfields Nursery 📍 Apollo Ave, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Milton Keynes Child Care Information Service 📍 Galley Hill Education Centre, Galley Hill, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- St Mary and St Giles C of E School 📍 King George Cres, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- The Woodlands School – Galley Hill 📍 The Woodlands School, Galley Hill, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Two Mile Ash Initial Teacher Training Partnership 📍 Fairfields Primary School, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
- Walnuts Care Centre 📍 Watling Way Centre, Galley Hill, Stony Stratford Accessible parkingStep-free access View
Checking accreditation and inspection status
State primary and secondary schools in Milton Keynes are inspected by Ofsted, and reports are published online with a graded judgement covering teaching, behaviour and leadership. Nurseries and childminders providing early years places are also registered with Ofsted and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Colleges and independent training providers may hold separate accreditation, so it is worth confirming a provider's registration and reading its most recent inspection report before enrolling.
Choosing a tutor or lessons provider locally
Private tutors, music teachers and language schools are not centrally inspected in the same way, so parents usually rely on qualifications, DBS checks and reviews when choosing. When contacting a provider, it is reasonable to ask about experience with the relevant exam board or syllabus, whether sessions are in person or online, and how progress is tracked. Many listings in this section cover specific towns, so filtering by area can help find a provider within travelling distance in Milton Keynes.
How do I find out if a Milton Keynes school or nursery is any good?
Read the provider's most recent Ofsted report, which is published online and gives a graded judgement on quality. Combine this with the reviews and summary shown on the listing to get a fuller picture.
Do tutors and music teachers in the directory have background checks?
Checks vary by provider, as private tutors are not centrally regulated. Ask each tutor directly whether they hold an enhanced DBS check and what qualifications they have before booking sessions.