Watling Academy
Free schoolsSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP
Headteacher · Mrs Emma Anderson
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Key facts
Pupils1,767Capacity 2,250
OfstedOutstandingInspected 16 May 2023
TrustThe Alliance Schools Trust
Free school meals24.1%
Ofsted
Outstanding
Graded inspection on 16 May 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Milton Keynes council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Milton KeynesNearby schools for the same ages
- The Hazeley Academy1.1 mi
- Denbigh School1.5 mi
- The Radcliffe School1.8 mi
- Shenley Brook End School2.3 mi
- Elizabeth Woodville School2.7 mi