Downs Barn School vs Southwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 465 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downs Barn School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
96 students
Southwood School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
170 students
| Measure | Downs Barn School Milton Keynes, South East | Southwood School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1831 of 2,471 | #1623 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10926 of 15,697 | #9539 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 96 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk/ | www.boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 36.5).
- •Southwood School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 96.
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 Downs Barn School better than Southwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Southwood School ranks higher (42.9 vs 36.5 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 Downs Barn School and Southwood School?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Barn School: 96. Southwood School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Barn School and Southwood School rank in South East?
Downs Barn School is 1831st of 2,471 and Southwood School is 1623rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).