Holmwood School vs Watling Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 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
Watling Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | Holmwood School Milton Keynes, South East | Watling Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1049 of 2,471 | #310 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5941 of 15,697 | #1533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 201 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 48.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | watlingprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Watling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 59.5).
- •Watling Primary School is the larger school with 327 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 Watling Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watling Primary School ranks higher (84.3 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 Watling Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmwood School: 201. Watling Primary School: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmwood School and Watling Primary School rank in South East?
Holmwood School is 1049th of 2,471 and Watling Primary School is 310th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).