Watling Academy
Free schools · Sixth form
Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 28% in England
3 of 14 in Milton Keynes
Pupils
1,767
First preferences per place
1.08
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 50.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 55% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 59% |
78% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Hazeley Academy · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- Denbigh School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- The Radcliffe School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 21% in England
- Shenley Brook End School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- Elizabeth Woodville School · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 47% in England
- Stantonbury School · 2.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 9% in England
Best secondary schools in Milton Keynes · Best secondary schools in Buckinghamshire
The neighbourhood
Watling Academy is in Fairfields & Grange Farm (typical home £375,000, crime low).
What is Watling Academy's Ofsted rating?
Watling Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Watling Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Watling Academy is in the top 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.