Beechwood School vs Caldicott School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
838 students
Caldicott School
Slough · Independent all-through · Ages 7–13
254 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Slough, South East | Caldicott School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #612 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3731 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–13 |
| Students | 838 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 838 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.20 | – |
| A level points per entry | 22.5 | – |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beechwood.slough.sch.uk | www.caldicott.com |
The verdict
- •Beechwood School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 254.
- •Beechwood School is a academy school while Caldicott School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Beechwood School is co-educational and Caldicott School is boys.
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 Beechwood School better than Caldicott School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beechwood School and Caldicott School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood School: 838. Caldicott School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood School and Caldicott School rank in South East?
Beechwood School is 612th of 679 and Caldicott School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).