High Ash Church of England Primary School vs Water Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Ash Church of England Primary School
Great Brickhill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
247 students
Water Hall Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | High Ash Church of England Primary School Great Brickhill, South East | Water Hall Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #799 of 2,471 | #2464 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4435 of 15,697 | #15631 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 247 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 61.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 52.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Great Brickhill | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highashschool.co.uk | www.waterhallprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •High Ash Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 4.4).
- •High Ash Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 27%).
- •High Ash Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •High Ash Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 182.
- •High Ash Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Water Hall Primary School is a academy 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 High Ash Church of England Primary School better than Water Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Ash Church of England Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 4.4 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 High Ash Church of England Primary School and Water Hall Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Great Brickhill and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Ash Church of England Primary School: 247. Water Hall Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Ash Church of England Primary School and Water Hall Primary School rank in South East?
High Ash Church of England Primary School is 799th of 2,471 and Water Hall Primary School is 2464th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).