- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 649
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Schools in MK8
A postcode district in Milton Keynes
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: MK8 is a postcode district in Milton Keynes with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries137 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All MK8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in MK8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in MK8
7 in MK8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
98 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 672
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
20 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Top Secondary Schools in MK8
3 in MK8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
380 first choices, 351 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,767
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
187 first choices, 236 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,594
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Nurseries in MK8
4 in MK8, highest Ofsted grade first
Great Holm Pre-School
Milton Keynes, MK8 9AY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Small Wonders Pre-school
Milton Keynes, MK8 0AS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Two Mile Ash Pre-School
Milton Keynes, MK8 8LH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in MK8
3 in MK8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
380 first choices, 351 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,767
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
187 first choices, 236 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,594
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
The Woodlands School
Milton Keynes, MK8 0PU · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
Special Schools in MK8
1 in MK8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Woodlands School
Milton Keynes, MK8 0PU · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in MK8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good9
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every MK8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
MK8 has 13 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in MK8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about MK8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in MK8?
MK8 has 13 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in MK8?
The highest-ranked schools in MK8 on Eduscope are Two Mile Ash School, Whitehouse Primary School, Watling Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in MK8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in MK8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.