Middleton Primary School vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
| Measure | Middleton Primary School Milton Keynes, South East | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 2,471 | #1107 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #161 of 15,697 | #6237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 629 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 15% |
| 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 | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.middletonschool.org/ | www.stbernadettesschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Middleton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 58.2).
- •Middleton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 61%).
- •Middleton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 15%).
- •Middleton Primary School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 386.
- •Middleton Primary School is a academy school while St Bernadette's 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 Middleton Primary School better than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Middleton Primary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 58.2 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 Middleton Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middleton Primary School: 629. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middleton Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Middleton Primary School is 43rd of 2,471 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 1107th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).