Burnham Copse Primary School vs Silchester Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnham Copse Primary School
Tadley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
Silchester Church of England Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | Burnham Copse Primary School Tadley, South East | Silchester Church of England Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1677 of 2,471 | #889 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9940 of 15,697 | #4954 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 308 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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 | Tadley | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bcp.hants.sch.uk/ | www.silchestercofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Silchester Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 40.9).
- •Silchester Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 53%).
- •Burnham Copse Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 156.
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 Burnham Copse Primary School better than Silchester Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Silchester Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 40.9 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 Burnham Copse Primary School and Silchester Church of England Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tadley and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnham Copse Primary School: 308. Silchester Church of England Primary School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnham Copse Primary School and Silchester Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Burnham Copse Primary School is 1677th of 2,471 and Silchester Church of England Primary School is 889th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).