Barleyhurst Park Primary vs Milton Keynes Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Milton Keynes · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
362 students
| Measure | Barleyhurst Park Primary Milton Keynes, South East | Milton Keynes Preparatory School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2143 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #13081 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 198 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.barleyhurstpark.com | www.mkps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Milton Keynes Preparatory School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 198.
- •Barleyhurst Park Primary is a local authority school while Milton Keynes Preparatory School is a independent 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 Barleyhurst Park Primary better than Milton Keynes Preparatory 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 Barleyhurst Park Primary and Milton Keynes Preparatory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barleyhurst Park Primary: 198. Milton Keynes Preparatory School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barleyhurst Park Primary and Milton Keynes Preparatory School rank in South East?
Barleyhurst Park Primary is 2143rd of 2,471 and Milton Keynes Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).