Downs Barn School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Milton Keynes, South East MK14 7NA · Milton Keynes
#1831 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#10926 of 15,697 nationally
About Downs Barn School
Downs Barn School is a local authority primary located in Milton Keynes, in the Milton Keynes local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 2–7. In 2025 it enrolled 96 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 36.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1831st of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 96; capacity filled 106.7%.
There are 100 schools in Milton Keynes; Downs Barn School ranks 67th of 94 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)27.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Downs Barn School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 96
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 106.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Downs Barn School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Southwood School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
170 students · 465 m away
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students · 770 m away
Brooksward School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
311 students · 906 m away
Germander Park School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
110 students · 1.1 km away
The Webber Independent School
Stantonbury Fields · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
271 students · 1.4 km away
Willen Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
278 students · 1.6 km away
Shepherdswell Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
108 students · 1.7 km away
Orchard Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students · 1.7 km away
Wood End Infant & Pre-School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
63 students · 1.7 km away
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 0–7
174 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Crowhurst CofE Primary School
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96 students
Frant Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
St Helens Primary School
Ryde · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
96 students
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
Sandown · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
96 students
Hollingbourne Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
Selsted Church of England Primary School
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96 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downs Barn School a good school?
Downs Barn School has a Success Index (England) of 36.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1831 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Downs Barn School rank in South East?
Downs Barn School ranks #1831 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #10926 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downs Barn School?
Downs Barn School had 96 students in 2025.
Is Downs Barn School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downs Barn School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Downs Barn School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downs Barn School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.