Heronsgate School vs Wavendon Gate School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Wavendon Gate School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Heronsgate School Milton Keynes, South East | Wavendon Gate School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1756 of 2,471 | #1349 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10478 of 15,697 | #7762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 334 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| 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.wavendongateschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wavendon Gate School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 38.4).
- •Wavendon Gate School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 61%).
- •Wavendon Gate School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Wavendon Gate School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 334.
- •Heronsgate School is a academy school while Wavendon Gate School is a local authority 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 Heronsgate School better than Wavendon Gate School?
On the Success Index (England), Wavendon Gate School ranks higher (51.0 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 Wavendon Gate School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heronsgate School: 334. Wavendon Gate School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heronsgate School and Wavendon Gate School rank in South East?
Heronsgate School is 1756th of 2,471 and Wavendon Gate School is 1349th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).