St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary vs Wavendon Gate School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
489 students
Wavendon Gate School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary Milton Keynes, South East | Wavendon Gate School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1957 of 2,471 | #1349 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11820 of 15,697 | #7762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 489 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 489 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.stmaryswavendoncofe.co.uk | www.wavendongateschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wavendon Gate School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 32.1).
- •St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 403.
- •St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary is a academy school while Wavendon Gate 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 St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary better than Wavendon Gate School?
On the Success Index (England), Wavendon Gate School ranks higher (51.0 vs 32.1 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 St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary and Wavendon Gate School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary: 489. Wavendon Gate School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary and Wavendon Gate School rank in South East?
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary is 1957th of 2,471 and Wavendon Gate School is 1349th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).