Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Watling Academy

Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP
Part of: THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Watling Academy
Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP
1,500 Pupils
2,250 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
22.70% FSM %
771 Boys
729 Girls
About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Milton Keynes, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,500 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,250. Current headteacher: Emma Anderson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Milton Keynes or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Milton Keynes
Region South East
Administrative District Milton Keynes
Parliamentary Constituency Milton Keynes North
Ward Stony Stratford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE ALLIANCE SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10086450
URN 147860
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Robert Simpson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2021 19/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Watling Primary School
0.29 km • Milton Keynes
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0.56 km • Milton Keynes
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Fairfields Primary School
1.02 km • Milton Keynes
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Ashbrook School
1.39 km • Milton Keynes
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Two Mile Ash School
1.63 km • Milton Keynes
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Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
1.72 km • Milton Keynes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Watling Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes.
Watling Academy has 1,500 pupils, with a capacity of 2,250.
Watling Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Watling Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Watling Academy is Mrs Emma Anderson.
Watling Academy is at Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP, in the Milton Keynes local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Watling Academy: Has a sixth form.
Watling Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Anderson
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP
01908794094
watlingacademy.net/
Location
MK8 1EP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147860
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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