Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Downs Barn School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 155 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
Sandown · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
96 students
Downs Barn School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
96 students
| Measure | Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School Sandown, South East | Downs Barn School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2429 of 2,471 | #1831 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15241 of 15,697 | #10926 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 96 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 54.9% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Sandown | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bradingcepri.iow.sch.uk | www.boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downs Barn School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 10.1).
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 Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School better than Downs Barn School?
On the Success Index (England), Downs Barn School ranks higher (36.5 vs 10.1 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 Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School and Downs Barn School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Sandown and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School: 96. Downs Barn School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School and Downs Barn School rank in South East?
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School is 2429th of 2,471 and Downs Barn School is 1831st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).