Heronsgate School vs Heronshill School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heronsgate School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
Heronshill School and Nursery
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
74 students
| Measure | Heronsgate School Milton Keynes, South East | Heronshill School and Nursery Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1756 of 2,471 | #444 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10478 of 15,697 | #2314 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 334 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 41.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.heronsgateschool.co.uk | www.heronshillschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heronshill School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 38.4).
- •Heronsgate School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 74.
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 Heronsgate School better than Heronshill School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Heronshill School and Nursery ranks higher (78.9 vs 38.4 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 Heronsgate School and Heronshill School and Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heronsgate School: 334. Heronshill School and Nursery: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heronsgate School and Heronshill School and Nursery rank in South East?
Heronsgate School is 1756th of 2,471 and Heronshill School and Nursery is 444th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).