Bisham Church of England Academy vs Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bisham Church of England Academy
Marlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
104 students
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
| Measure | Bisham Church of England Academy Marlow, South East | Cookham Dean CofE Primary School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2129 of 2,471 | #669 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13001 of 15,697 | #3621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 104 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Marlow | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishamcofe.co.uk/ | www.cookhamdean.org |
The verdict
- •Cookham Dean CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 25.9).
- •Cookham Dean CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 55%).
- •Cookham Dean CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Cookham Dean CofE Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 104.
- •Bisham Church of England Academy is a academy school while Cookham Dean CofE Primary 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 Bisham Church of England Academy better than Cookham Dean CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cookham Dean CofE Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 25.9 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 Bisham Church of England Academy and Cookham Dean CofE Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bisham Church of England Academy: 104. Cookham Dean CofE Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bisham Church of England Academy and Cookham Dean CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Bisham Church of England Academy is 2129th of 2,471 and Cookham Dean CofE Primary School is 669th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).