Emerson Valley School vs Giles Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Valley School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
449 students
Giles Brook Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | Emerson Valley School Milton Keynes, South East | Giles Brook Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1901 of 2,471 | #332 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11381 of 15,697 | #1667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 449 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.emersonvalley.org.uk | www.gilesbrook.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Giles Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 34.2).
- •Emerson Valley School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 432.
- •Emerson Valley School is a academy school while Giles Brook 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 Emerson Valley School better than Giles Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Giles Brook Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 34.2 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 Emerson Valley School and Giles Brook Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emerson Valley School: 449. Giles Brook Primary School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emerson Valley School and Giles Brook Primary School rank in South East?
Emerson Valley School is 1901st of 2,471 and Giles Brook Primary School is 332nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).