Downs Barn School vs Willen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 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
Willen Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
278 students
| Measure | Downs Barn School Milton Keynes, South East | Willen Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1831 of 2,471 | #923 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10926 of 15,697 | #5127 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 96 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 278 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 71.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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/ | willenprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Willen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 36.5).
- •Willen Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 96.
- •Downs Barn School is a local authority school while Willen Primary School is a academy 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 Willen Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willen Primary School ranks higher (63.6 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 Willen Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downs Barn School: 96. Willen Primary School: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downs Barn School and Willen Primary School rank in South East?
Downs Barn School is 1831st of 2,471 and Willen Primary School is 923rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).