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The Milton Keynes Academy

State school · Milton Keynes, MK6 5LA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,010 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,010 ·
Local authority
Milton Keynes Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Gordon Farquhar

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Jubilee Wood Primary School 20 %
Other 19 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Orchard Academy 12 %
New Chapter Primary School 10 %
Falconhurst School 9 %
Unknown 9 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Moorland Primary School 5 %
Summerfield School 3 %
Langland Community School 3 %
The Premier Academy 2 %
Knowles Primary School 2 %
Southwood School 2 %
Stanton School 2 %
Charles Warren Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
23.6%
LA avg.
44.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
0.00
LA avg.
29.73
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
63
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,010
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Fulwoods Drive
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK6 5LA
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Telephone: 01908 341700

Email: info@miltonkeynesacademy.co.uk

Website: http://www.miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Milton Keynes Council

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School data & information The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA
1,010 Pupil numbers
44.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
47 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
63 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
23.6%
LA avg.
44.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.80
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.35 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 4
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4

Average points score (2024)

School
0.00
LA avg.
29.73
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Milton Keynes Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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