Best secondary schools in Milton Keynes
MK schools reward sector pairing because popularity moves faster than fundamentals. This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Milton Keynes local authority. Postcode area MK8 has the highest average school score (66.2 across 2 schools), while MK6 sits at the lower end (38.9). 86% of ranked Milton Keynes secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary 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 11–14 in the Milton Keynes ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | The Milton Keynes Academy | 21.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | The Radcliffe School | 11.6 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 13 | Stantonbury School | 8 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 14 | Lift Sir Herbert Leon | 7.3 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Milton Keynes
What is the best secondary school in Milton Keynes?
Oakgrove School is the top-ranked secondary school in Milton Keynes (LocaleIQ score 94.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 54.6. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Milton Keynes secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Milton Keynes?
Caroline Haslett Primary School tops the Milton Keynes primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.8). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 38%. See the full primary school ranking for Milton Keynes for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Milton Keynes have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Milton Keynes: Oakgrove School (Attainment 8 54.6); Watling Academy (Attainment 8 50.4); E-Act Ousedale School (Attainment 8 49.4). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
1 secondary school in the Milton Keynes ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Watling Academy. 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.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Milton Keynes?
This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Milton Keynes comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Milton Keynes has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, MK8 has the strongest cluster — 66.2 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. MK6 sits at the lower end (38.9 average). MK schools reward sector pairing because popularity moves faster than fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.