Cedars Primary School vs Portfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedars Primary School
Newport Pagnell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Portfields Primary School
Newport Pagnell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Cedars Primary School Newport Pagnell, South East | Portfields Primary School Newport Pagnell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1537 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #8946 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 235 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | – |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Newport Pagnell | Newport Pagnell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cedars.milton-keynes.sch.uk/ | www.portfieldsprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Cedars Primary School is a local authority school while Portfields Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cedars Primary School better than Portfields Primary 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 Cedars Primary School and Portfields Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newport Pagnell and Newport Pagnell in South East.
How do Cedars Primary School and Portfields Primary School rank in South East?
Cedars Primary School is 1537th of 2,471 and Portfields Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).