Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Milton Keynes 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 124 schools across Milton Keynes. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Milton Keynes has 124 primary & secondary schools, of which 19 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 87 rated Good — 85% of primary & secondary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Russell Street School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Milton Keynes follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

124
Total schools
19
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
66.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Russell Street School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Newton Blossomville Church of England School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 White Spire School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Slated Row School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Broughton Manor Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Olney Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Brooklands Farm Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Middleton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
9. Caroline Haslett Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
10. The Premier Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
11. Haversham Village School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. Two Mile Ash School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
13. Whitehouse Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
14. Knowles Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Knowles Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
16. Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Wyvern School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Pepper Hill School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Greenleys First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Stanton School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Milton Keynes?
There are 124 primary & secondary schools in Milton Keynes, of which 19 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Milton Keynes?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Milton Keynes is Russell Street School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Milton Keynes?
Primary and secondary school applications in Milton Keynes are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Milton Keynes council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Milton Keynes?
15% of primary & secondary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 80.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.