Heronshaw School vs St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 162 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heronshaw School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
161 students
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
Ventnor · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Heronshaw School Milton Keynes, South East | St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy Ventnor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1531 of 2,471 | #2183 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8878 of 15,697 | #13322 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 59.6% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Ventnor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heronshawschool.co.uk | www.stfrancisventnoracademy.org |
The verdict
- •Heronshaw School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 24.3).
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 Heronshaw School better than St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heronshaw School ranks higher (46.0 vs 24.3 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 Heronshaw School and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Ventnor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heronshaw School: 161. St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heronshaw School and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy rank in South East?
Heronshaw School is 1531st of 2,471 and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy is 2183rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).