Burghclere Primary School vs Cheam School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burghclere Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
Cheam School
Thatcham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
321 students
| Measure | Burghclere Primary School Newbury, South East | Cheam School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #252 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1192 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 95 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Newbury | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burghclere.hants.sch.uk/ | www.cheamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cheam School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 95.
- •Burghclere Primary School is a local authority school while Cheam 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 Burghclere Primary School better than Cheam 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 Burghclere Primary School and Cheam School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burghclere Primary School: 95. Cheam School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burghclere Primary School and Cheam School rank in South East?
Burghclere Primary School is 252nd of 2,471 and Cheam School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).