Bushfield School vs Heatherside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 87 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushfield School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
380 students
Heatherside Junior School
Fleet · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
380 students
| Measure | Bushfield School Milton Keynes, South East | Heatherside Junior School Fleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 2,471 | #808 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4656 of 15,697 | #4497 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 380 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Fleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bushfieldschool.net/ | www.heatherside-jun.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (66.0 vs 66.9).
- •Bushfield School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 69%).
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 Bushfield School better than Heatherside Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bushfield School and Heatherside Junior School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Fleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushfield School: 380. Heatherside Junior School: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushfield School and Heatherside Junior School rank in South East?
Bushfield School is 844th of 2,471 and Heatherside Junior School is 808th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).