Denbigh School vs Shenley Brook End School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.0 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
Shenley Brook End School
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,845 students
| Measure | Denbigh School Milton Keynes, South East | Shenley Brook End School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 679 | #323 of 679 |
| National rank | #653 of 4,090 | #1802 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,778 | 1,845 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,778 | 1,845 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.25 | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | 30.1 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.denbigh.net | www.sbeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Denbigh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 53.6).
- •Shenley Brook End School is the larger school with 1,845 students compared with 1,778.
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 Shenley Brook End School?
On the Success Index (England), Denbigh School ranks higher (79.0 vs 53.6 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 Shenley Brook End School?
About 2.0 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. Shenley Brook End School: 1,845. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denbigh School and Shenley Brook End School rank in South East?
Denbigh School is 162nd of 679 and Shenley Brook End School is 323rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).