Alwyn Infant School vs Downsway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alwyn Infant School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
213 students
Downsway Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Alwyn Infant School Maidenhead, South East | Downsway Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #986 of 2,471 | #1449 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5492 of 15,697 | #8361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidenhead | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alwyn.org.uk | www.downsway.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Alwyn Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 48.3).
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 Alwyn Infant School better than Downsway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alwyn Infant School ranks higher (61.7 vs 48.3 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 Alwyn Infant School and Downsway Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alwyn Infant School: 213. Downsway Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alwyn Infant School and Downsway Primary School rank in South East?
Alwyn Infant School is 986th of 2,471 and Downsway Primary School is 1449th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).