Altwood Church of England School vs Newlands Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 841 m 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
Newlands Girls' School
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,226 students
| Measure | Altwood Church of England School Maidenhead, South East | Newlands Girls' School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #465 of 679 | #152 of 679 |
| National rank | #2903 of 4,090 | #605 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 846 | 1,226 |
| Pupils on roll | 846 | 1,226 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.1% | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.8% | 85.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 5.30 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | 33.7 |
| town | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.altwoodschool.co.uk | www.newlandsgirlsschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newlands Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 31.1).
- •Newlands Girls' School is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 846.
- •Altwood Church of England School is co-educational and Newlands Girls' School is girls.
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 Newlands Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Newlands Girls' School ranks higher (80.2 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 Newlands Girls' School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altwood Church of England School: 846. Newlands Girls' School: 1,226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altwood Church of England School and Newlands Girls' School rank in South East?
Altwood Church of England School is 465th of 679 and Newlands Girls' School is 152nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).