Drayton Park School vs Knowles Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Park School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
332 students
Knowles Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
356 students
| Measure | Drayton Park School Milton Keynes, South East | Knowles Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1969 of 2,471 | #1121 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11905 of 15,697 | #6332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 332 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 47.5% | 50.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.draytonpark.org.uk | knowlesprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knowles Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 31.6).
- •Knowles Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 60%).
- •Knowles Primary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 332.
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 Drayton Park School better than Knowles Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knowles Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 31.6 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 Drayton Park School and Knowles Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drayton Park School: 332. Knowles Primary School: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drayton Park School and Knowles Primary School rank in South East?
Drayton Park School is 1969th of 2,471 and Knowles Primary School is 1121st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).