Brooksward School vs John Rankin Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 85 km 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
John Rankin Junior School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
| Measure | Brooksward School Milton Keynes, South East | John Rankin Junior School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #830 of 2,471 | #691 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4598 of 15,697 | #3749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 86.4% |
| 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 | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brooksward.org.uk | johnrankinschools.com |
The verdict
- •John Rankin Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 66.3).
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 John Rankin Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Rankin Junior School ranks higher (70.9 vs 66.3 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 John Rankin Junior School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brooksward School: 311. John Rankin Junior School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brooksward School and John Rankin Junior School rank in South East?
Brooksward School is 830th of 2,471 and John Rankin Junior School is 691st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).