Denbigh School vs Holmwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denbigh School
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,778 students
Holmwood School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
201 students
| Measure | Denbigh School Milton Keynes, South East | Holmwood School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 679 | #1049 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #653 of 4,090 | #5941 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,778 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,778 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.denbigh.net | www.holmwoodschool.com |
The verdict
- •Denbigh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 59.5).
- •Denbigh School is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 201.
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 Denbigh School better than Holmwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Denbigh School ranks higher (79.0 vs 59.5 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 Denbigh School and Holmwood School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denbigh School: 1,778. Holmwood School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denbigh School and Holmwood School rank in South East?
Denbigh School is 162nd of 679 and Holmwood School is 1049th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).