Giffard Park Primary School vs Poulner Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 153 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giffard Park Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
Poulner Junior School
Ringwood · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
265 students
| Measure | Giffard Park Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | Poulner Junior School Ringwood, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2243 of 2,471 | #1192 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13726 of 15,697 | #6745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 108.2% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Ringwood |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.giffardpark.milton-keynes.sch.uk | www.poulnerjuniorschool.com |
The verdict
- •Poulner Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 21.6).
- •Poulner Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 52%).
- •Poulner Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Giffard Park Primary School better than Poulner Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Poulner Junior School ranks higher (55.8 vs 21.6 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 Giffard Park Primary School and Poulner Junior School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Ringwood in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giffard Park Primary School: 265. Poulner Junior School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giffard Park Primary School and Poulner Junior School rank in South East?
Giffard Park Primary School is 2243rd of 2,471 and Poulner Junior School is 1192nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).