The Milton Keynes Academy
URN: 135665 • Milton Keynes MK6 5LA
Overview
- Name
- The Milton Keynes Academy
- URN
- 135665
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gordon Farquhar (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01908341700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes MK6 5LA
Summary
The Milton Keynes Academy (MKA) is a mixed secondary academy located in Milton Keynes, serving approximately 1,010 students with a capacity of 1,550. As a member of the Creative Education Trust, MKA is committed to providing an education that fosters ambition and equips students with the skills necessary for future success. The academy prioritises a safe and engaging learning environment, where academic and extracurricular activities are designed to inspire students and help them reach their full potential.
The curriculum at MKA is delivered by a dedicated team of subject specialists who focus on making learning relevant and linked to real-life applications. The school encourages student involvement through a vibrant extracurricular programme, with opportunities for students to suggest new clubs and activities via the Student Council. Core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration underpin the academy's ethos, promoting individual growth and leadership among students.
MKA aims to build strong partnerships with families and the wider community, ensuring that every student feels supported and valued. The leadership team, led by Principal Gordon Farquhar, is committed to maximising each student's potential and fostering a nurturing environment that encourages academic excellence and community engagement.
The curriculum at MKA is delivered by a dedicated team of subject specialists who focus on making learning relevant and linked to real-life applications. The school encourages student involvement through a vibrant extracurricular programme, with opportunities for students to suggest new clubs and activities via the Student Council. Core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration underpin the academy's ethos, promoting individual growth and leadership among students.
MKA aims to build strong partnerships with families and the wider community, ensuring that every student feels supported and valued. The leadership team, led by Principal Gordon Farquhar, is committed to maximising each student's potential and fostering a nurturing environment that encourages academic excellence and community engagement.
Useful links
- SENDRead more (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Denbigh School (70.2)
- Lord Grey School (65.8)
- Watling Academy (65.5)
- St Paul's Catholic School (63.3)
- Denbigh School (61.5)
Key details
- LA
- Milton Keynes
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1550
- Pupils
- 1010
- Boys
- 488
- Girls
- 522
- FSM %
- 44.60
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1010 | 488 | 522 | 1550 | 44.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1062 | 537 | 525 | 1550 | 42.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1242 | 627 | 615 | 1550 | 38.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1242 | 627 | 615 | 1550 | 38.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1229 | 635 | 594 | 1550 | 34.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1186 | 589 | 597 | 1550 | 31.00 |
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