Beechwood Junior School vs St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 132 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students
| Measure | Beechwood Junior School Southampton, South East | St Mary and St Giles Church of England School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1700 of 2,471 | #1385 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10133 of 15,697 | #8002 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 350 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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 | Southampton | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beechwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.smsg.uk.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Giles Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 40.0).
- •St Mary and St Giles Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Mary and St Giles Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
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 Beechwood Junior School better than St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Giles Church of England School ranks higher (50.0 vs 40.0 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 Beechwood Junior School and St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Junior School: 350. St Mary and St Giles Church of England School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Junior School and St Mary and St Giles Church of England School rank in South East?
Beechwood Junior School is 1700th of 2,471 and St Mary and St Giles Church of England School is 1385th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).