Birch Copse Primary School vs Downsway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Copse Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Downsway Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Birch Copse Primary School Reading, South East | Downsway Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #393 of 2,471 | #1449 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2024 of 15,697 | #8361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchcopse.co.uk | www.downsway.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birch Copse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.8 vs 48.3).
- •Birch Copse Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 61%).
- •Birch Copse Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
- •Birch Copse Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 213.
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 Birch Copse Primary School better than Downsway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birch Copse Primary School ranks higher (80.8 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 Birch Copse Primary School and Downsway Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birch Copse Primary School: 420. Downsway Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birch Copse Primary School and Downsway Primary School rank in South East?
Birch Copse Primary School is 393rd of 2,471 and Downsway Primary School is 1449th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).