Castlethorpe First School vs Drayton Parslow Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlethorpe First School
milton keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
39 students
Drayton Parslow Village School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
38 students
| Measure | Castlethorpe First School milton keynes, South East | Drayton Parslow Village School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 39 | 38 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 38 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.castlethorpeschool.co.uk/ | www.threeschools.org |
The verdict
- •Drayton Parslow Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 50.3).
- •Castlethorpe First School is the larger school with 39 students compared with 38.
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 Castlethorpe First School better than Drayton Parslow Village School?
On the Success Index (England), Drayton Parslow Village School ranks higher (79.5 vs 50.3 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 Castlethorpe First School and Drayton Parslow Village School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between milton keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlethorpe First School: 39. Drayton Parslow Village School: 38. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlethorpe First School and Drayton Parslow Village School rank in South East?
Castlethorpe First School is unranked and Drayton Parslow Village School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).