John Hellins Primary School vs Old Stratford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hellins Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Old Stratford Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | John Hellins Primary School Towcester, East Midlands | Old Stratford Primary School Milton Keynes, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 1,516 | #809 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #222 of 15,697 | #9574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 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 | Towcester | Milton Keynes |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.johnhellins.co.uk/ | www.oldstratfordschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Hellins Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 42.7).
- •John Hellins Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 64%).
- •John Hellins Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 0%).
- •John Hellins Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 162.
- •John Hellins Primary School is a local authority school while Old Stratford 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 John Hellins Primary School better than Old Stratford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Hellins Primary School ranks higher (96.2 vs 42.7 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 John Hellins Primary School and Old Stratford Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Milton Keynes in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Hellins Primary School: 202. Old Stratford Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hellins Primary School and Old Stratford Primary School rank in East Midlands?
John Hellins Primary School is 9th of 1,516 and Old Stratford Primary School is 809th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).