Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery vs The Pines School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 914 m 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
The Pines School
Bracknell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery Bracknell Forest, South East | The Pines School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1878 of 2,471 | #2063 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11240 of 15,697 | #12584 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 361 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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.thepinesschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.0 vs 28.2).
- •Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 48%).
- •Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 361 students compared with 285.
- •Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while The Pines 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 Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery better than The Pines School?
On the Success Index (England), Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (35.0 vs 28.2 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 The Pines School?
About 914 m 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. The Pines School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery and The Pines School rank in South East?
Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is 1878th of 2,471 and The Pines School is 2063rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).