Heronsgate School vs Walton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 716 m 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
Walton High
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,969 students
| Measure | Heronsgate School Milton Keynes, South East | Walton High Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1756 of 2,471 | #348 of 679 |
| National rank | #10478 of 15,697 | #2005 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 334 | 2,969 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 2,969 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.9 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heronsgateschool.co.uk | www.waltonhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Walton High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 38.4).
- •Walton High is the larger school with 2,969 students compared with 334.
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 Walton High?
On the Success Index (England), Walton High ranks higher (49.3 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 Walton High?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heronsgate School: 334. Walton High: 2,969. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heronsgate School and Walton High rank in South East?
Heronsgate School is 1756th of 2,471 and Walton High is 348th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).