Downs Barn School vs The Webber Independent 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.
Downs Barn School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
96 students
The Webber Independent School
Stantonbury Fields · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
271 students
| Measure | Downs Barn School Milton Keynes, South East | The Webber Independent School Stantonbury Fields, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1831 of 2,471 | #58 of 679 |
| National rank | #10926 of 15,697 | #196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 0–16 |
| Students | 96 | 271 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 271 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 55.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Stantonbury Fields |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.boulevardprimarypartnership.org.uk/ | www.webberindependentschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Webber Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 36.5).
- •The Webber Independent School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 96.
- •Downs Barn School is a local authority school while The Webber Independent School is a independent 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 Downs Barn School better than The Webber Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), The Webber Independent School ranks higher (92.8 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 The Webber Independent School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Stantonbury Fields in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Barn School: 96. The Webber Independent School: 271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Barn School and The Webber Independent School rank in South East?
Downs Barn School is 1831st of 2,471 and The Webber Independent School is 58th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).