Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery vs Crown Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery
Bracknell Forest · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
361 students
Crown Wood Primary School
Bracknell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
671 students
| Measure | Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery Bracknell Forest, South East | Crown Wood Primary School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1878 of 2,471 | #1324 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11240 of 15,697 | #7548 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 361 | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 671 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 106.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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 | Bracknell Forest | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.crownwoodschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Crown Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 35.0).
- •Crown Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 49%).
- •Crown Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Crown Wood Primary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 361.
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 Hill Primary School and Nursery better than Crown Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crown Wood Primary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 35.0 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 Hill Primary School and Nursery and Crown Wood Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bracknell Forest and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery: 361. Crown Wood Primary School: 671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery and Crown Wood Primary School rank in South East?
Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is 1878th of 2,471 and Crown Wood Primary School is 1324th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).