Drayton Park School vs Newton Leys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Newton Leys Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
| Measure | Drayton Park School Milton Keynes, South East | Newton Leys Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1969 of 2,471 | #1662 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11905 of 15,697 | #9864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 332 | 643 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 643 |
| Free school meals | 47.5% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 9% |
| 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 | www.newtonleysprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Newton Leys Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 31.6).
- •Drayton Park School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •Newton Leys Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Newton Leys Primary School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 332.
- •Drayton Park School is a academy school while Newton Leys Primary School is a local authority 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 Drayton Park School better than Newton Leys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Leys Primary School ranks higher (41.3 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 Newton Leys Primary School?
About 1.0 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. Newton Leys Primary School: 643. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drayton Park School and Newton Leys Primary School rank in South East?
Drayton Park School is 1969th of 2,471 and Newton Leys Primary School is 1662nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).