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The Redway School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Redway School is a community special not applicable school in Milton Keynes , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 179 pupils, and a capacity of 181 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-19

Age range

179

Pupils

181

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Redway School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Redway School?

The catchment area for The Redway School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Redway School is set by Milton Keynes and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Milton Keynes before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Milton Keynes catchment area documents →

The Redway School: 181 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

The Redway School has a published admission number of 181 places. 179 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 181, Milton Keynes's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.1% of pupils at The Redway School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Milton Keynes.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Milton Keynes publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Milton Keynes school admissions →

The Redway School: School Information

Full address
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HG
Local authority
Milton Keynes
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
41.1% of pupils
DfE URN
110592

Other Not applicable Schools in Milton Keynes

If The Redway School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Milton Keynes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Redway School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Redway School

What is the catchment area for The Redway School?

The catchment area for The Redway School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Redway School oversubscribed?

The Redway School is operating close to its capacity of 181 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Redway School?

Admission to The Redway School is managed by Milton Keynes. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Redway School cover?

The Redway School is a not applicable school in Milton Keynes, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Redway School?

The Redway School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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