Deanshanger Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deanshanger Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
257 students
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kettering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
257 students
| Measure | Deanshanger Primary School Milton Keynes, East Midlands | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1011 of 1,516 | #459 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11194 of 15,697 | #5974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 257 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.2% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Milton Keynes | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.deanshangerprimary.co.uk | www.stmarysprimarykettering.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 35.2).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 57%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
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 Deanshanger Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 35.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deanshanger Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deanshanger Primary School: 257. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deanshanger Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Deanshanger Primary School is 1011th of 1,516 and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 459th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).