Bishop Parker Catholic School vs Water Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 929 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Parker Catholic School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
Water Hall Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Bishop Parker Catholic School Milton Keynes, South East | Water Hall Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1896 of 2,471 | #2464 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11363 of 15,697 | #15631 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 61.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishopparker.milton-keynes.sch.uk/ | www.waterhallprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Parker Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 4.4).
- •Bishop Parker Catholic School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 27%).
- •Bishop Parker Catholic School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Bishop Parker Catholic School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 182.
- •Bishop Parker Catholic School is a local authority school while Water Hall 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 Bishop Parker Catholic School better than Water Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Parker Catholic School ranks higher (34.3 vs 4.4 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 Bishop Parker Catholic School and Water Hall Primary School?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Parker Catholic School: 202. Water Hall Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Parker Catholic School and Water Hall Primary School rank in South East?
Bishop Parker Catholic School is 1896th of 2,471 and Water Hall Primary School is 2464th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).