Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School vs Heronsgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
Heronsgate School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | Heronsgate School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 2,471 | #1756 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2699 of 15,697 | #10478 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 100 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 6% |
| 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.bowbrickhillprimary.co.uk/ | www.heronsgateschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 38.4).
- •Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 61%).
- •Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 6%).
- •Heronsgate School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 100.
- •Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while Heronsgate 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 Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School better than Heronsgate School?
On the Success Index (England), Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 38.4 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 Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School and Heronsgate School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School: 100. Heronsgate School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School and Heronsgate School rank in South East?
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School is 502nd of 2,471 and Heronsgate School is 1756th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).