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Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.1 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
2,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.4 | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 72% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.7%
Asian Indian9.5%
Black African9.3%
White Other9.2%
Asian Pakistani7.6%
Asian Other4.7%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.03349, -0.82350 · MK8 1EP
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN147860
School typeFree schools
Websitewatlingacademy.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Watling Academy rated by Ofsted?
Watling Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Watling Academy a good school?
Watling Academy scores 85.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Watling Academy in GCSEs?
Watling Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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