Great Linford Primary School vs Theale C.E. Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 73 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Linford Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
302 students
Theale C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
| Measure | Great Linford Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | Theale C.E. Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1523 of 2,471 | #241 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8814 of 15,697 | #1141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 302 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | greatlinfordprimaryschool.co.uk/ | thealeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Theale C.E. Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 46.3).
- •Theale C.E. Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 67%).
- •Theale C.E. Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 6%).
- •Great Linford Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 301.
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 Great Linford Primary School better than Theale C.E. Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Theale C.E. Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 46.3 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 Great Linford Primary School and Theale C.E. Primary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Linford Primary School: 302. Theale C.E. Primary School: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Linford Primary School and Theale C.E. Primary School rank in South East?
Great Linford Primary School is 1523rd of 2,471 and Theale C.E. Primary School is 241st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).