Schools in Milton Keynes

School admissions in Milton Keynes: application deadlines, offer days and all 120 schools (89 state primary schools, 16 state secondary schools, 6 special schools and 8 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.

Admissions dates

You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.

StartingApply byOffers sent
Secondary school (Year 7)31 October1 March
Primary school (Reception)15 January16 April

If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check Milton Keynes's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.

Towns

Bedford · Bletchley · Milton Keynes · Newport Pagnell · Olney

Latest Ofsted reports in Milton Keynes

SchoolReport cardPublished
Stantonbury School Academy · Milton Keynes Special measures; 3 expected, 1 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement Inspected 3 March 2026 · Before: Requires improvement (2024) 16 July 2026
Cedars Primary School Community school · Newport Pagnell 2 strong, 5 expected Inspected 9 June 2026 14 July 2026
Lord Grey Academy Academy · Milton Keynes 7 expected Inspected 2 June 2026 · Before: Good (2022) 30 June 2026
Wood End Infant and Pre-School Community school · Milton Keynes 1 strong, 6 expected Inspected 21 April 2026 17 June 2026
Slated Row School Special school · Milton Keynes 3 exceptional, 4 strong Inspected 10 March 2026 4 May 2026

Ofsted report cards published in the year to 31 August 2026. Latest reports across England.

Primary schools (89) · Secondary schools (16) · Special schools (6) · Independent schools (8) · Alternative provision (1)

Primary schools

89 schools.

Secondary schools

16 schools.

Special schools

6 schools.

Independent schools

8 schools.

Alternative provision

1 school.

Page updated 26 September 2026.