Best schools in Milton Keynes
MK schools reward sector pairing because popularity moves faster than fundamentals. This ranking covers 103 schools in the Milton Keynes local authority. Postcode area MK19 has the highest average school score (84.4 across 3 schools), while MK12 sits at the lower end (33.7). 94% of ranked Milton Keynes schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Milton Keynes on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Milton Keynes comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Milton Keynes ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Great Linford Primary School | 90.9 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Castlethorpe First School | 90.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 13 | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | 88.8 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Oxley Park Academy | 88.6 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Fairfields Primary School | 88.3 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Haversham Village School | 88.3 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Giles Brook Primary School | 88.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Brooklands Farm Primary School | 87.3 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 19 | Olney Infant Academy | 86.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 20 | Newton Blossomville Church of England School | 86.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 21 | Russell Street School | 86.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 22 | Bushfield School | 86.3 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Green Park School | 84.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 82.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Watling Academy | 82 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 26 | Whitehouse Primary School | 80.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Langland Community School | 80 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School | 78.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | E-Act Ousedale School | 76 | Good | Secondary |
| 30 | Denbigh School | 76 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about schools in Milton Keynes
What is the best school in Milton Keynes?
Caroline Haslett Primary School is the top-ranked school in Milton Keynes overall (LocaleIQ score 99.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 38%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Milton Keynes?
Caroline Haslett Primary School leads the Milton Keynes primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.8). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 38%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Milton Keynes primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Milton Keynes?
Watling Academy leads the Milton Keynes secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 82). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 50.4. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Milton Keynes secondary schools.
Which schools in Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
14 schools in the Milton Keynes ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Caroline Haslett Primary School, Priory Rise School, Middleton Primary School, The Premier Academy, Two Mile Ash School, and 9 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Milton Keynes has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, MK19 has the strongest cluster — 84.4 average across 3 ranked schools. MK12 sits at the lower end (33.7 average). MK schools reward sector pairing because popularity moves faster than fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Milton Keynes?
This ranking covers 103 schools (primary and secondary) in the Milton Keynes comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.