Ofsted school ratings in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes (South East), 41 of 43 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 95.3%. That is 8.2 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 95.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 6
- Good
- 35
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 43
- rank 25/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Milton Keynes (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Milton Keynes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 6 | 14.0% |
| Good | 35 | 81.4% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 4.7% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Milton Keynes
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 97.4% |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
More about Milton Keynes
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Middlesbrough95.8%
- Sunderland95.7%
- Doncaster95.5%
- Barking and Dagenham95.2%
- Bath and North East Somerset95.1%
- Wandsworth95.0%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Milton Keynes are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 41 of 43 graded state-funded schools in Milton Keynes hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 95.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Milton Keynes have?
- Milton Keynes has 6 schools rated Outstanding and 35 rated Good, out of 43 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Milton Keynes?
- No state-funded school in Milton Keynes currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 2 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Milton Keynes?
- By phase in Milton Keynes: 97.4% of 38 primary schools; 80.0% of 5 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Milton Keynes compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Milton Keynes ranks 25 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 95.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.