Fairfields Primary School vs Watling Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Watling Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,767 students
| Measure | Fairfields Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | Watling Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #381 of 2,471 | #209 of 679 |
| National rank | #1942 of 15,697 | #1020 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 603 | 1,767 |
| Pupils on roll | 603 | 1,767 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fairfieldsprimary.co.uk/ | watlingacademy.net/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 70.1).
- •Watling Academy is the larger school with 1,767 students compared with 603.
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 Watling Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfields Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 70.1 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 Watling Academy?
About 1.0 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. Watling Academy: 1,767. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfields Primary School and Watling Academy rank in South East?
Fairfields Primary School is 381st of 2,471 and Watling Academy is 209th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).