Giles Brook Primary School vs Priory Rise School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 608 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles Brook Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
Priory Rise School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
674 students
| Measure | Giles Brook Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | Priory Rise School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #332 of 2,471 | #77 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1667 of 15,697 | #331 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 432 | 674 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 674 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 107% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 30% |
| 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.gilesbrook.co.uk | www.prioryrise.milton-keynes.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory Rise School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 83.2).
- •Priory Rise School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 78%).
- •Priory Rise School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 14%).
- •Priory Rise School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 432.
- •Giles Brook Primary School is a local authority school while Priory Rise School is a academy 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 Giles Brook Primary School better than Priory Rise School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Rise School ranks higher (94.9 vs 83.2 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 Giles Brook Primary School and Priory Rise School?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Giles Brook Primary School: 432. Priory Rise School: 674. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Giles Brook Primary School and Priory Rise School rank in South East?
Giles Brook Primary School is 332nd of 2,471 and Priory Rise School is 77th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).