Shenley Brook End School vs The Aylesbury Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shenley Brook End School
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,845 students
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Aylesbury · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,857 students
| Measure | Shenley Brook End School Milton Keynes, South East | The Aylesbury Vale Academy Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 679 | #361 of 679 |
| National rank | #1802 of 4,090 | #2126 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,845 | 1,857 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,845 | 1,857 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 129% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 25.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 49.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | 21.4 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sbeschool.org.uk | www.theacademy.me |
The verdict
- •Shenley Brook End School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 46.8).
- •The Aylesbury Vale Academy is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 1,845.
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 Shenley Brook End School better than The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shenley Brook End School ranks higher (53.6 vs 46.8 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 Shenley Brook End School and The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shenley Brook End School: 1,845. The Aylesbury Vale Academy: 1,857. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shenley Brook End School and The Aylesbury Vale Academy rank in South East?
Shenley Brook End School is 323rd of 679 and The Aylesbury Vale Academy is 361st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).