Downs Barn School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 130 km 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | Downs Barn School Milton Keynes, South East | St Mary's CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1831 of 2,471 | #1218 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10926 of 15,697 | #6894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 96 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Pulborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk/ | www.stmaryswashington.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 36.5).
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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (55.1 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Pulborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Barn School: 96. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Barn School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Downs Barn School is 1831st of 2,471 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1218th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).