Maiden Erlegh School vs Shenley Brook End School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maiden Erlegh School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,841 students
Shenley Brook End School
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,845 students
| Measure | Maiden Erlegh School Reading, South East | Shenley Brook End School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 679 | #323 of 679 |
| National rank | #359 of 4,090 | #1802 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,841 | 1,845 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,841 | 1,845 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.5% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.7% | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.15 | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | 30.1 |
| town | Reading | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | maidenerleghschool.co.uk/ | www.sbeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Maiden Erlegh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 53.6).
- •Shenley Brook End School is the larger school with 1,845 students compared with 1,841.
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 Maiden Erlegh School better than Shenley Brook End School?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Erlegh School ranks higher (87.0 vs 53.6 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 Maiden Erlegh School and Shenley Brook End School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Reading and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maiden Erlegh School: 1,841. Shenley Brook End School: 1,845. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maiden Erlegh School and Shenley Brook End School rank in South East?
Maiden Erlegh School is 100th of 679 and Shenley Brook End School is 323rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).