Lift Sir Herbert Leon vs Newton Leys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 808 m 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
Newton Leys Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
| Measure | Lift Sir Herbert Leon Milton Keynes, South East | Newton Leys Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #640 of 679 | #1662 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3869 of 4,090 | #9864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 589 | 643 |
| Pupils on roll | 589 | 643 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.liftsirherbertleon.org | www.newtonleysprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Newton Leys Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 13.3).
- •Newton Leys Primary School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 589.
- •Lift Sir Herbert Leon is a academy school while Newton Leys 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 Lift Sir Herbert Leon better than Newton Leys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Leys Primary School ranks higher (41.3 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 Newton Leys Primary School?
About 808 m 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. Newton Leys Primary School: 643. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Sir Herbert Leon and Newton Leys Primary School rank in South East?
Lift Sir Herbert Leon is 640th of 679 and Newton Leys Primary School is 1662nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).