Holne Chase Primary School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 617 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holne Chase Primary School
Bletchley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Holne Chase Primary School Bletchley, South East | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1013 of 2,471 | #682 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5689 of 15,697 | #3714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Bletchley | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | holnechase.com/ | www.st-thomasaquinas.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 60.8).
- •Holne Chase Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Holne Chase Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 201.
- •Holne Chase Primary School is a academy school while St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary 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 Holne Chase Primary School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 60.8 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 Holne Chase Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Bletchley and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holne Chase Primary School: 204. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holne Chase Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Holne Chase Primary School is 1013th of 2,471 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 682nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).