Beechwood School vs Claycots School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 430 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
838 students
Claycots School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,605 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Slough, South East | Claycots School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 679 | #1302 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3731 of 4,090 | #7422 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 838 | 1,605 |
| Pupils on roll | 838 | 1,605 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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.claycots.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Claycots School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 16.9).
- •Claycots School is the larger school with 1,605 students compared with 838.
- •Beechwood School is a academy school while Claycots 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 Beechwood School better than Claycots School?
On the Success Index (England), Claycots School ranks higher (52.6 vs 16.9 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 Beechwood School and Claycots School?
About 430 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood School: 838. Claycots School: 1,605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood School and Claycots School rank in South East?
Beechwood School is 612th of 679 and Claycots School is 1302nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).