St Paul's Catholic School vs The Milton Keynes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 292 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic School
Milton Keynes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,890 students
The Milton Keynes Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
923 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic School Milton Keynes, South East | The Milton Keynes Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #376 of 679 | #497 of 679 |
| National rank | #2228 of 4,090 | #3133 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,890 | 923 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,890 | 923 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 33.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.07 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | 29.0 | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-pauls.org.uk/ | www.miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 26.4).
- •St Paul's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 923.
- •St Paul's Catholic School is a local authority school while The Milton Keynes Academy is a academy 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 Paul's Catholic School better than The Milton Keynes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic School ranks higher (45.0 vs 26.4 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 Paul's Catholic School and The Milton Keynes Academy?
About 292 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Catholic School: 1,890. The Milton Keynes Academy: 923. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic School and The Milton Keynes Academy rank in South East?
St Paul's Catholic School is 376th of 679 and The Milton Keynes Academy is 497th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).