Watling Academy vs Whitehouse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 557 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watling Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,767 students
Whitehouse Primary School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
672 students
| Measure | Watling Academy Milton Keynes, South East | Whitehouse Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #209 of 679 | #290 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1020 of 4,090 | #1414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,767 | 672 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,767 | 672 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | watlingacademy.net/ | www.whitehouseprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitehouse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 70.1).
- •Watling Academy is the larger school with 1,767 students compared with 672.
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 Watling Academy better than Whitehouse Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitehouse Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 70.1 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 Watling Academy and Whitehouse Primary School?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Watling Academy: 1,767. Whitehouse Primary School: 672. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Watling Academy and Whitehouse Primary School rank in South East?
Watling Academy is 209th of 679 and Whitehouse Primary School is 290th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).