Bushfield School vs Pepper Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
Pepper Hill School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
136 students
| Measure | Bushfield School Milton Keynes, South East | Pepper Hill School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #844 of 2,471 | #76 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4656 of 15,697 | #330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 380 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| 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.bushfieldschool.net/ | www.pepperhillschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pepper Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 66.0).
- •Bushfield School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 136.
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 Pepper Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), Pepper Hill School ranks higher (94.9 vs 66.0 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 Bushfield School and Pepper Hill School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushfield School: 380. Pepper Hill School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushfield School and Pepper Hill School rank in South East?
Bushfield School is 844th of 2,471 and Pepper Hill School is 76th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).