Ashbrook School vs Watling Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbrook School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
169 students
Watling Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,767 students
| Measure | Ashbrook School Milton Keynes, South East | Watling Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #734 of 2,471 | #209 of 679 |
| National rank | #3960 of 15,697 | #1020 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 169 | 1,767 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 1,767 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashbrookschool.co.uk | watlingacademy.net/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.7 vs 70.1).
- •Watling Academy is the larger school with 1,767 students compared with 169.
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 Ashbrook School better than Watling Academy?
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 Ashbrook School and Watling Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbrook School: 169. Watling Academy: 1,767. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbrook School and Watling Academy rank in South East?
Ashbrook School is 734th of 2,471 and Watling Academy is 209th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).