Akeley Wood Junior School vs Deanshanger Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akeley Wood Junior School
Northamptonshire · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
234 students
Deanshanger Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
257 students
| Measure | Akeley Wood Junior School Northamptonshire, East Midlands | Deanshanger Primary School Milton Keynes, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1011 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #11194 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 257 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 61.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northamptonshire | Milton Keynes |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.akeleywoodschool.co.uk | www.deanshangerprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Deanshanger Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 234.
- •Akeley Wood Junior School is a independent school while Deanshanger Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Akeley Wood Junior School better than Deanshanger Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Akeley Wood Junior School and Deanshanger Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Akeley Wood Junior School: 234. Deanshanger Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Akeley Wood Junior School and Deanshanger Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Akeley Wood Junior School is unranked and Deanshanger Primary School is 1011th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).