Beechwood School vs Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
684 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Slough, South East | Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #612 of 679 | #506 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3731 of 4,090 | #2711 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 838 | 684 |
| Pupils on roll | 838 | 684 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.pennwood.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 16.9).
- •Beechwood School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 684.
- •Beechwood School is a academy school while Penn Wood 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 Beechwood School better than Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (76.7 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 Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood School: 838. Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School: 684. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood School and Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Beechwood School is 612th of 679 and Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is 506th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).