Brooksward School vs Downs Barn School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooksward School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
311 students
Downs Barn School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
96 students
| Measure | Brooksward School Milton Keynes, South East | Downs Barn School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #830 of 2,471 | #1831 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4598 of 15,697 | #10926 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 311 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brooksward.org.uk | www.boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brooksward School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 36.5).
- •Brooksward School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 96.
- •Brooksward School is a academy school while Downs Barn School is a local authority 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 Brooksward School better than Downs Barn School?
On the Success Index (England), Brooksward School ranks higher (66.3 vs 36.5 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 Brooksward School and Downs Barn School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooksward School: 311. Downs Barn School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooksward School and Downs Barn School rank in South East?
Brooksward School is 830th of 2,471 and Downs Barn School is 1831st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).