Knowles Primary School vs Lord Grey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowles Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
356 students
Lord Grey Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,446 students
| Measure | Knowles Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | Lord Grey Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1121 of 2,471 | #467 of 679 |
| National rank | #6332 of 15,697 | #2916 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 356 | 1,446 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 1,446 |
| Free school meals | 50.6% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.9 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | knowlesprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.lordgrey.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Knowles Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 30.9).
- •Lord Grey Academy is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 356.
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 Knowles Primary School better than Lord Grey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Knowles Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 30.9 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 Knowles Primary School and Lord Grey Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knowles Primary School: 356. Lord Grey Academy: 1,446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knowles Primary School and Lord Grey Academy rank in South East?
Knowles Primary School is 1121st of 2,471 and Lord Grey Academy is 467th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).