Fairfields Primary School vs St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfields Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
603 students
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
357 students
| Measure | Fairfields Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #381 of 2,471 | #1463 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1942 of 15,697 | #8438 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 603 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 603 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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.fairfieldsprimary.co.uk/ | www.stmarymagdalenemk.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 48.0).
- •Fairfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 72%).
- •Fairfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Fairfields Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 357.
- •Fairfields Primary School is a academy school while St Mary Magdalene Catholic 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 Fairfields Primary School better than St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfields Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 48.0 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 Fairfields Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfields Primary School: 603. St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfields Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Fairfields Primary School is 381st of 2,471 and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is 1463rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).