Glebe Farm School vs Ratton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 152 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glebe Farm School
Milton Keynes · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,188 students
Ratton School
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,183 students
| Measure | Glebe Farm School Milton Keynes, South East | Ratton School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #343 of 679 | #381 of 679 |
| National rank | #1974 of 4,090 | #2254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,188 | 1,183 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,188 | 1,183 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.glebefarmschool.co.uk/ | www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Glebe Farm School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 44.5).
- •Glebe Farm School is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 1,183.
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 Glebe Farm School better than Ratton School?
On the Success Index (England), Glebe Farm School ranks higher (49.8 vs 44.5 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 Glebe Farm School and Ratton School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glebe Farm School: 1,188. Ratton School: 1,183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glebe Farm School and Ratton School rank in South East?
Glebe Farm School is 343rd of 679 and Ratton School is 381st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).