Secondary Schools in Milton Keynes

Secondary schools in Milton Keynes provide education for pupils from Year 7 through to Year 11, and often into sixth form, across the city and its surrounding towns including Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Olney. This page lists secondary schools in the area, with each listing showing contact details, opening hours, reviews and a summary of what parents and pupils say.

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Choosing a secondary school in Milton Keynes

All state secondary schools in England are inspected by Ofsted, and their reports, covering areas such as quality of education, behaviour and leadership, are published online and worth reading before you apply. Admissions for community and voluntary controlled schools are handled through Milton Keynes City Council, while academies, free schools and faith schools may set their own criteria, so check each school's admissions policy and catchment area. It is also useful to review the Department for Education performance tables for Progress 8 and Attainment 8 measures, and to attend open evenings where possible.

What to check before you apply

Confirm the school's status, whether it is a local authority school, an academy within a multi-academy trust, or an independent fee-paying school, as this affects admissions and funding. Look at how the school supports pupils with SEND through its published information report, and check whether it offers the qualifications and sixth form pathways your child is likely to need. For safeguarding, all schools must hold a single central record of staff DBS checks and follow the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, and independent schools are additionally inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate or Ofsted.

How do I apply for a secondary school place in Milton Keynes?

Applications for Year 7 places are made through Milton Keynes City Council's school admissions service, usually by the national closing date of 31 October in the year before entry. You can list several preferences, and offers are made on National Offer Day in early March. In-year applications for pupils moving into the area are handled separately through the council.

What is the difference between an academy and a community school?

Community schools are maintained and overseen by the local authority, which sets their admissions arrangements. Academies are state-funded but run independently of the council, often as part of a multi-academy trust, and set their own admissions policies and, in some cases, term dates and curriculum details. Both types are free to attend and inspected by Ofsted.

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