The Milton Keynes Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 May 2025

Pupils and staff are proud of the significant improvements made since the school's last inspection. Most pupils understand how the school expects them to behave. If pupils do not meet the school's high expectations, staff take prompt and effective action. The school's values are prominent in everyday interactions. Pupils learn to act responsibly and as a result they demonstrate high levels of respect for each other, staff and visitors. Relationships are strong. Pupils appreciate the individual support that they get from staff, which helps them feel happy and safe. They know they have a trusted adult they can talk to if they have any worries. Staff provide high-quality pastoral support for those who need it. Pupils are motivated to achieve well. They are increasingly positive about their aspirations. This is because the school's high expectations for pupils' future success continue to rise. Classrooms are calm and orderly. Well-established routines help pupils concentrate in lessons. Pupils are becoming more resilient, which is improving their engagement in learning. Pupils on the student council appreciate the positive contribution that they make to further improving their school. The school is highly inclusive. This makes everyone feel welcome.

What the school should improve

• There are inconsistencies in the way teachers implement the curriculum in some subjects leading to misconceptions or gaps sometimes being left unaddressed. As a result, some pupils struggle to consolidate prior learning and develop new skills as effectively as they could. The school must ensure that curriculum implementation and the work provided, effectively addresses any gaps in knowledge or misconceptions, enabling pupils to build on what they already know, remember, and can do
• The school's approach to supporting pupils to reintegrate to the school after a suspension is not as effective as it could be. As a result, some pupils fail to meet the school's high expectations and miss crucial learning and falling further behind. The school must continue its efforts to reduce suspensions and strengthen its reintegration system to support these pupils in achieving success.

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