Caldicott School vs Dropmore Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldicott School
Slough · Independent all-through · Ages 7–13
254 students
Dropmore Infant School
Burnham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
64 students
| Measure | Caldicott School Slough, South East | Dropmore Infant School Burnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #137 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #570 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–13 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 254 | 64 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 64 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Slough | Burnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.caldicott.com | www.dropmore.school |
The verdict
- •Caldicott School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 64.
- •Caldicott School is a independent school while Dropmore Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Caldicott School is boys and Dropmore Infant School is co-educational.
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 Caldicott School better than Dropmore Infant 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 Caldicott School and Dropmore Infant School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Slough and Burnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldicott School: 254. Dropmore Infant School: 64. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldicott School and Dropmore Infant School rank in South East?
Caldicott School is unranked and Dropmore Infant School is 137th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).