Castlethorpe First School vs The Radcliffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 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
The Radcliffe School
Milton Keynes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,192 students
| Measure | Castlethorpe First School milton keynes, South East | The Radcliffe School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #522 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3270 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 39 | 1,192 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 1,192 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | milton keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castlethorpeschool.co.uk/ | radcliffeschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castlethorpe First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 23.8).
- •The Radcliffe School is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 39.
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 The Radcliffe School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlethorpe First School ranks higher (50.3 vs 23.8 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 The Radcliffe School?
About 3.7 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. The Radcliffe School: 1,192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlethorpe First School and The Radcliffe School rank in South East?
Castlethorpe First School is unranked and The Radcliffe School is 522nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).