Milton Keynes
124 schools · 89 primary · 12 secondary · 61 open teaching jobs
Milton Keynes is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 124 schools — 89 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 51,926 pupils. The median teacher salary across Milton Keynes's state-funded schools is £45,646 (2024-25). There are currently 61 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes at a glance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 124
- Primary schools
- 89
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 51,926
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,905
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.2 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,646
- Spend per pupil
- £8,713
- Open teaching jobs
- 61
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Milton Keynes
123 schools in Milton Keynes plotted by location.
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Teaching in Milton Keynes
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Milton Keynes
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Milton Keynes
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Milton Keynes.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Milton Keynes’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Milton Keynes
Brooklands Farm Primary School
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes· MK10 7EU
Trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Newton Blossomville Church of England School
Bedford, Milton Keynes· MK43 8AL
15 pupils
Olney Infant Academy
Olney, Milton Keynes· MK46 5AD
241 pupils
Trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Russell Street School
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes· MK11 1BT
185 pupils
Two Mile Ash School
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes· MK8 8LH
654 pupils
KS2: 75% met expected standard
Trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Watling Academy
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes· MK8 1EP
1,500 pupils
Attainment 8: 50.4
Trust: THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
Teaching jobs in Milton Keynes
View 61 open teaching jobs in Milton Keynes →Milton Keynes: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes has 124 schools, including 89 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 51,926 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Milton Keynes?
The median teacher salary across Milton Keynes's state-funded schools is £45,646 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.2, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Milton Keynes?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Milton Keynes local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Milton Keynes through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Milton Keynes?
Apply through Milton Keynes's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Milton Keynes by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Milton Keynes?
Yes — there are currently 61 open teaching vacancies in Milton Keynes. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.