Altwood Church of England School vs Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altwood Church of England School
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
846 students
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Altwood Church of England School Maidenhead, South East | Larchfield Primary and Nursery School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #465 of 679 | #1453 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2903 of 4,090 | #8384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 846 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 846 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.altwoodschool.co.uk | www.larchfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Larchfield Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 31.1).
- •Altwood Church of England School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 213.
- •Altwood Church of England School is a academy school while Larchfield Primary and Nursery 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 Altwood Church of England School better than Larchfield Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Larchfield Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (48.2 vs 31.1 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 Altwood Church of England School and Larchfield Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altwood Church of England School: 846. Larchfield Primary and Nursery School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altwood Church of England School and Larchfield Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Altwood Church of England School is 465th of 679 and Larchfield Primary and Nursery School is 1453rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).