The Hazeley Academy
Milton Keynes, MK8 0PT · Milton Keynes · secondary school
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5th of 14 secondary schools in Milton Keynes we can score, 15 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.8/10 against 890 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.4 · 63 | 30% | 1.90 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.4 · 57 | 10% | 0.57 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Hazeley Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. In 2024/25, 41.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Debate Club, Chess Club, UNICEF Ambassadors Club, and Athletics Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,594 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,564. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How is the after-school club structured for secondary students?
What Ofsted said about The Hazeley Academy
Overview
The Hazeley Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive culture where pupils feel "extremely safe" and are "very happy." The report highlights a "caring culture" built on strong routines and excellent relationships, with staff maintaining high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The "ambitious curriculum is well designed and coherent," ensuring pupils learn and remember crucial knowledge and skills.
- Pupils benefit from "expert pastoral care" and proactive support, such as ‘Return 2 Learn’ mentors, in a school that "does not tolerate bullying."
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "highly effective" form-time strategy and specialist support helping pupils catch up quickly.
- The sixth form is "large, over-subscribed" and places a strong emphasis on academic achievement balanced with independent learning skills.
- The trust provides "highly effective support," with its vision permeating school life and governors offering "appropriate challenge and effective support."
Areas to improve
- Teachers, particularly in key stage 3, do not check what pupils know "precisely or frequently enough," meaning some pupils miss opportunities to deepen understanding or rectify misconceptions.
- The school needs to ensure teachers "further refine their practice to accurately identify what pupils know and can do" and adapt teaching to close gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.1 |
| 2024/25 | 45.4 |
| 2025/26 | 47.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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