The Milton Keynes Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Milton Keynes Academy.

Milton Keynes, MK65LA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.35
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.4%
Continue in education or training
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fulwoods Drive
Milton Keynes, MK65LA
Phone
1908341700
Website
miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135665
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LA
Website
http://www.miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1550 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,062
Free School Meals
46.4% (493 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.8
English Attainment 8:
8.0
Maths Attainment 8:
7.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.8
Ebacc English:
91.7%
Ebacc Entry:
15.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.2%
Ebacc Languages:
34.1%
Ebacc Maths:
93.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.35
Progress 8 Range:
-0.55 to -0.15
University Progression:
59.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
46 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
133
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,062 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Believe, Succeed."

Respect Responsibility Resilience Aspiration Equality

Head Teacher's Message

Under the guidance of Principal Gordon Farquhar, MK Academy has over 130 staff committed to ensuring every student reaches their potential, with a guiding principle of 'Opportunities for Everyone'.

Facilities

Spacious restaurant Further suite of science laboratories Gym

Curriculum Highlights

Core Curriculum consists of GCSE qualifications in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Combined Science (double award). All students also follow a non-examined curriculum in Physical Education and PSHE including Religious Studies. Students then follow a guided options pathway of Red, Orange or Green, which are all made up of four options choices.

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