Abbeys Primary School vs Barleyhurst Park Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeys Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
298 students
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Abbeys Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | Barleyhurst Park Primary Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1676 of 2,471 | #2143 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9935 of 15,697 | #13081 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 298 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.abbeysprimary.org | www.barleyhurstpark.com |
The verdict
- •Abbeys Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 25.5).
- •Abbeys Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •Barleyhurst Park Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Abbeys Primary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 198.
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 Abbeys Primary School better than Barleyhurst Park Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Abbeys Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 25.5 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 Abbeys Primary School and Barleyhurst Park Primary?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeys Primary School: 298. Barleyhurst Park Primary: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeys Primary School and Barleyhurst Park Primary rank in South East?
Abbeys Primary School is 1676th of 2,471 and Barleyhurst Park Primary is 2143rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).