Emerson Valley School vs Milton Keynes Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Milton Keynes · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
362 students
| Measure | Emerson Valley School Milton Keynes, South East | Milton Keynes Preparatory School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1901 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #11381 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 449 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.mkps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Emerson Valley School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 362.
- •Emerson Valley School is a academy school while Milton Keynes Preparatory 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 Emerson Valley School better than Milton Keynes Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emerson Valley School and Milton Keynes Preparatory School?
About 1.2 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. Milton Keynes Preparatory School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emerson Valley School and Milton Keynes Preparatory School rank in South East?
Emerson Valley School is 1901st of 2,471 and Milton Keynes Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).