Heelands School vs Stantonbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Stantonbury School
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,409 students
| Measure | Heelands School Milton Keynes, South East | Stantonbury School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1424 of 2,471 | #630 of 679 |
| National rank | #8245 of 15,697 | #3812 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 71 | 1,409 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 1,409 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.8 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heelands.org/ | www.stantonbury.tove.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Heelands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 14.9).
- •Stantonbury School is the larger school with 1,409 students compared with 71.
- •Heelands School is a local authority school while Stantonbury 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 Heelands School better than Stantonbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Heelands School ranks higher (48.9 vs 14.9 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 Stantonbury School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heelands School: 71. Stantonbury School: 1,409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heelands School and Stantonbury School rank in South East?
Heelands School is 1424th of 2,471 and Stantonbury School is 630th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).