Highwood Copse Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newbury, South East RG20 9BS · West Berkshire
#505 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#2708 of 15,697 nationally
About Highwood Copse Primary School
Highwood Copse Primary School is a academy primary located in Newbury, in the West Berkshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 149 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 505th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (77th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 149; capacity filled 71%.
There are 35 schools in Newbury; Highwood Copse Primary School ranks 6th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highwood Copse Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 149
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 71%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Highwood Copse Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Gabriel's School
Berkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
442 students · 511 m away
The Willows Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
337 students · 1.1 km away
Park House School
Newbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
981 students · 1.3 km away
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
188 students · 1.3 km away
St Bartholomew's School
Newbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,905 students · 1.5 km away
Falkland Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students · 1.5 km away
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
240 students · 1.7 km away
John Rankin Junior School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students · 1.7 km away
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
244 students · 1.9 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ivingswood Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
148 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs
Broadstairs · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
Graven Hill Primary School
Ambrosden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
Martello Primary
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highwood Copse Primary School a good school?
Highwood Copse Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #505 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highwood Copse Primary School rank in South East?
Highwood Copse Primary School ranks #505 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #2708 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highwood Copse Primary School?
Highwood Copse Primary School had 149 students in 2025.
Is Highwood Copse Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Highwood Copse Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Highwood Copse Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highwood Copse Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.