Falconhurst School vs St Paul's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falconhurst School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
St Paul's Catholic School
Milton Keynes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,890 students
| Measure | Falconhurst School Milton Keynes, South East | St Paul's Catholic School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1903 of 2,471 | #376 of 679 |
| National rank | #11383 of 15,697 | #2228 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 268 | 1,890 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 1,890 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.falconhurstschool.co.uk | www.st-pauls.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 34.2).
- •St Paul's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 268.
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 Falconhurst School better than St Paul's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic School ranks higher (45.0 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 Falconhurst School and St Paul's Catholic 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?
Falconhurst School: 268. St Paul's Catholic School: 1,890. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falconhurst School and St Paul's Catholic School rank in South East?
Falconhurst School is 1903rd of 2,471 and St Paul's Catholic School is 376th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).