Shepherdswell Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Milton Keynes, South East MK6 3NP · Milton Keynes
#1426 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#8253 of 15,697 nationally
About Shepherdswell Academy
Shepherdswell Academy is a academy 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 108 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 48.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1426th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 108; capacity filled 60%.
There are 100 schools in Milton Keynes; Shepherdswell Academy ranks 53rd 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%)21.1%
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 Shepherdswell Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 108
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 60%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Shepherdswell Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Orchard Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students · 381 m away
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 0–7
174 students · 676 m away
Falconhurst School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
268 students · 1.1 km away
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
508 students · 1.3 km away
Middleton Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students · 1.4 km away
Downs Barn School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
96 students · 1.7 km away
Oakgrove School
Milton Keynes · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,527 students · 1.7 km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students · 1.8 km away
Southwood School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
170 students · 1.9 km away
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
181 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton
Carterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
Hornton Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
Aylesford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
Bredgar Church of England Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Middle Barton Primary School
Chipping Norton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shepherdswell Academy a good school?
Shepherdswell Academy has a Success Index (England) of 48.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1426 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 Shepherdswell Academy rank in South East?
Shepherdswell Academy ranks #1426 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #8253 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shepherdswell Academy?
Shepherdswell Academy had 108 students in 2025.
Is Shepherdswell Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Shepherdswell Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Shepherdswell Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shepherdswell Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.