Milton Keynes Preparatory School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Milton Keynes · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
362 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Milton Keynes Preparatory School Milton Keynes, South East | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #682 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 362 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 201 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.mkps.co.uk | www.st-thomasaquinas.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Milton Keynes Preparatory School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 201.
- •Milton Keynes Preparatory School is a independent school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Milton Keynes Preparatory School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Milton Keynes Preparatory School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milton Keynes Preparatory School: 362. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milton Keynes Preparatory School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Milton Keynes Preparatory School is unranked and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is 682nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).