Schools in Milton Keynes
Moving to Milton Keynes? These are the schools closest to the centre of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Milton Keynes City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Wolverton, Stony Stratford and Campbell Park.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Milton Keynes centre
- 0.6 mi
Summerfield School
Primary · MK13 8PG
- 0.6 mi
Germander Park School
Primary · MK14 7DU
- 0.6 mi
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Primary · MK6 2LB
- 0.7 mi
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Primary · MK6 2NH
- 0.9 mi
Southwood School
Primary · MK14 7AR
- 0.9 mi
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Primary · MK6 2LP
- 1.0 mi
The Milton Keynes Academy
Secondary · MK6 5LA
- 1.0 mi
Heelands School
Primary · MK13 7QL
- 1.0 mi
Orchard Academy
Primary · MK6 3HW
- 1.0 mi
St Paul's Catholic School
Secondary · MK6 5EN
- 1.1 mi
Downs Barn School
Primary · MK14 7NA
- 1.1 mi
Bradwell Village School
Primary · MK13 9AZ
These are the schools nearest the centre of Milton Keynes. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Milton Keynes postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Milton Keynes. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Milton Keynes?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Milton Keynes?
- You apply through Milton Keynes City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.