Lift Sir Herbert Leon vs Lord Grey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
589 students
Lord Grey Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,446 students
| Measure | Lift Sir Herbert Leon Milton Keynes, South East | Lord Grey Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #640 of 679 | #467 of 679 |
| National rank | #3869 of 4,090 | #2916 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 589 | 1,446 |
| Pupils on roll | 589 | 1,446 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.3% | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.8% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.9 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.liftsirherbertleon.org | www.lordgrey.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lord Grey Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.9 vs 13.3).
- •Lord Grey Academy is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 589.
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 Lift Sir Herbert Leon better than Lord Grey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lord Grey Academy ranks higher (30.9 vs 13.3 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 Lift Sir Herbert Leon and Lord Grey Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Sir Herbert Leon: 589. Lord Grey Academy: 1,446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Sir Herbert Leon and Lord Grey Academy rank in South East?
Lift Sir Herbert Leon is 640th of 679 and Lord Grey Academy is 467th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).