Chestnuts Primary School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 564 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnuts Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
400 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Chestnuts Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1769 of 2,471 | #682 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10559 of 15,697 | #3714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 400 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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.chestnutsprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-thomasaquinas.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 38.1).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 58%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Chestnuts Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 201.
- •Chestnuts Primary School is a academy school while St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Chestnuts Primary School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 38.1 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 Chestnuts Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnuts Primary School: 400. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnuts Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Chestnuts Primary School is 1769th of 2,471 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 682nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).