Holmwood School vs Loughton 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.
Holmwood School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
201 students
Loughton School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
466 students
| Measure | Holmwood School Milton Keynes, South East | Loughton School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1049 of 2,471 | #1010 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5941 of 15,697 | #5630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 201 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.holmwoodschool.com | www.loughton.milton-keynes.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Loughton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 59.5).
- •Loughton School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 201.
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 Holmwood School better than Loughton School?
On the Success Index (England), Loughton School ranks higher (61.1 vs 59.5 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 Holmwood School and Loughton 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?
Holmwood School: 201. Loughton School: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmwood School and Loughton School rank in South East?
Holmwood School is 1049th of 2,471 and Loughton School is 1010th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).