Bisham Church of England Academy vs Herries Preparatory 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
Herries Preparatory School
Maidenhead · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Bisham Church of England Academy Marlow, South East | Herries Preparatory School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2129 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #13001 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.herries.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Herries Preparatory School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 104.
- •Bisham Church of England Academy is a academy school while Herries Preparatory School is a independent 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 Herries Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bisham Church of England Academy and Herries Preparatory 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. Herries Preparatory School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bisham Church of England Academy and Herries Preparatory School rank in South East?
Bisham Church of England Academy is 2129th of 2,471 and Herries Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).