Heronshill School and Nursery 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.
Heronshill School and Nursery
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
74 students
Wavendon Gate School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Heronshill School and Nursery Milton Keynes, South East | Wavendon Gate School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 2,471 | #1349 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2314 of 15,697 | #7762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 74 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 41.1% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.heronshillschool.co.uk/ | www.wavendongateschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heronshill School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 51.0).
- •Wavendon Gate School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 74.
- •Heronshill School and Nursery 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 Heronshill School and Nursery better than Wavendon Gate School?
On the Success Index (England), Heronshill School and Nursery ranks higher (78.9 vs 51.0 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 Heronshill School and Nursery 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?
Heronshill School and Nursery: 74. Wavendon Gate School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heronshill School and Nursery and Wavendon Gate School rank in South East?
Heronshill School and Nursery is 444th of 2,471 and Wavendon Gate School is 1349th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).