Best Secondary Schools in Milton Keynes 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 12 schools across Milton Keynes. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Milton Keynes has 12 secondary schools, of which 1 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 9 rated Good — 83% of secondary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Watling Academy 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.

12
Total schools
1
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
66.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Watling Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥈 Denbigh School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
🥉 Walton High
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
4. Shenley Brook End School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
5. The Hazeley Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
6. St Paul's Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
7. Lord Grey Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
8. E-Act Ousedale School
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
9. The Milton Keynes Academy
Secondary
 Good 39 View school
10. The Radcliffe School
Secondary
 Good 35 View school
11. Stantonbury School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 34 View school
12. Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 29 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Milton Keynes?
There are 12 secondary schools in Milton Keynes, of which 1 (8%) 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 Watling Academy. 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?
8% of secondary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding and 75% 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.