Burnham Grammar School vs Thomas Bennett Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnham Grammar School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,262 students
Thomas Bennett Community College
Crawley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,261 students
| Measure | Burnham Grammar School Slough, South East | Thomas Bennett Community College Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 679 | #623 of 679 |
| National rank | #164 of 4,090 | #3764 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,262 | 1,261 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,262 | 1,261 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 117.1% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.1 | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.4% | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 43.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.16 | 2.93 |
| A level points per entry | 40.8 | 24.2 |
| town | Slough | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burnhamgrammar.org.uk | www.thomasbennett-kemnal.org |
The verdict
- •Burnham Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 16.1).
- •Burnham Grammar School is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 1,261.
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 Grammar School better than Thomas Bennett Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Burnham Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 16.1 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 Grammar School and Thomas Bennett Community College?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Slough and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnham Grammar School: 1,262. Thomas Bennett Community College: 1,261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnham Grammar School and Thomas Bennett Community College rank in South East?
Burnham Grammar School is 48th of 679 and Thomas Bennett Community College is 623rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).