Heelands School vs Sopley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 156 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heelands School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
71 students
Sopley Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
| Measure | Heelands School Milton Keynes, South East | Sopley Primary School Christchurch, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1424 of 2,471 | #2344 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8245 of 15,697 | #14509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 71 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 60.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Christchurch |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heelands.org/ | www.burleyandsopleyfederation.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heelands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 16.5).
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 Heelands School better than Sopley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heelands School ranks higher (48.9 vs 16.5 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 Heelands School and Sopley Primary School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Christchurch in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heelands School: 71. Sopley Primary School: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heelands School and Sopley Primary School rank in South East?
Heelands School is 1424th of 2,471 and Sopley Primary School is 2344th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).