Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery vs St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Bracknell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
| Measure | Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery Bracknell Forest, South East | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1878 of 2,471 | #1294 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11240 of 15,697 | #7377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 361 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Bracknell Forest | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stmargaretclitherowbracknell.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 35.0).
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 49%).
- •Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 361 students compared with 233.
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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell ranks higher (52.9 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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
About 1.1 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. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell rank in South East?
Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is 1878th of 2,471 and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is 1294th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).