Milton Keynes College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chaffron Way Centre Woughton Campus West Leadenhall Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK6 5LP |
| Reference Number | 130609 |
Milton Keynes College is a large general further education college that demonstrates good overall effectiveness across various domains including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and education programmes for young people. The college has shown notable strengths in its adult learning programmes and provision for learners with high needs, both rated as outstanding. However, areas for improvement have been identified, particularly in the teaching of GCSE mathematics, development of personal development curriculum, and ensuring that more students aged 16 to 18 engage in meaningful external work experience placements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 29 May 2012 | Reinspection |
| 08 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Reinspection |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
| 03 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Feb 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High quality adult learning programmes.
- Outstanding provision for learners with high needs.
- Strong partnerships with local businesses and community stakeholders.
- Effective support for learners transitioning to higher education or employment.
- High rates of attendance among learners.
- Strong progress and high aspirations among adult learners.
Areas for Improvement
- Students' attendance in GCSE mathematics is lower than expected.
- Insufficient opportunities for 16 to 18-year-olds to have external work experience.
- Need for improved specificity in apprentices' development targets.
- Quality of feedback for apprentices is not always specific enough.
| Name | Distance |
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Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Illingworth Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2NH |
0.29 miles |
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Jubilee Wood Primary School
1 Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2LB |
0.53 miles |
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Falconhurst School
High Trees, Chaffron Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5AX |
0.62 miles |
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New Chapter Primary School
Chapter, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EA |
0.68 miles |
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The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2LP |
0.86 miles |
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Moorland Primary School
Maslin Drive, Beanhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4ND |
0.94 miles |
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Moorlands Centre Nursery School
Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP |
0.98 miles |
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Orchard Academy
Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3HW |
1.03 miles |
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Langland Community School
Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HA |
1.15 miles |
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Shepherdswell Academy
Billingwell Place, Springfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3NP |
1.25 miles |
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Cold Harbour Church of England School
Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7PD |
1.31 miles |
|
Glastonbury Thorn School
Pigott Drive, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6BX |
1.4 miles |
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Caroline Haslett Primary School
Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7DF |
1.43 miles |
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Loughton School
Bradwell Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8DN |
1.45 miles |
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Summerfield School
Downley Avenue, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 8PG |
1.47 miles |
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Germander Park School
1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7DU |
1.5 miles |
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Abbeys Primary School
Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6PS |
1.52 miles |
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Lift Charles Warren
Old Groveway, Simpson, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3AZ |
1.56 miles |
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Merebrook Infant School
Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1EZ |
1.6 miles |
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Loughton Manor First School
Paynes Drive, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8FA |
1.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA |
0.05 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN |
0.15 miles |
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The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HG |
0.84 miles |
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Baytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1LG |
1.56 miles |
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Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX |
1.63 miles |
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Romans Field School
Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW |
1.88 miles |
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Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LJ |
1.89 miles |
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Oakgrove School
VENTURER GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9JQ |
1.97 miles |
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White Spire School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.01 miles |
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Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.01 miles |
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Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
2.03 miles |
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Cambian Bletchley Park School
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7EB |
2.11 miles |
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Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT |
2.15 miles |
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The Webber Independent School
|
2.35 miles |
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Stantonbury School
Purbeck, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BN |
2.41 miles |
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The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PT |
2.6 miles |
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Stephenson Academy
Crosslands, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6AX |
2.62 miles |
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Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ |
2.65 miles |
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The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU |
2.69 miles |
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Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH |
2.75 miles |