Castle Hill Infant School vs The Willows School and Early Years Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Infant School
BASINGSTOKE · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
174 students
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 0–7
174 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Infant School BASINGSTOKE, South East | The Willows School and Early Years Centre Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #512 of 2,471 | #2319 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2736 of 15,697 | #14263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 174 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 77.3% |
| 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 | BASINGSTOKE | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castlehillinfantschool.org/ | www.thewillowseyc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Hill Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 18.2).
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 Castle Hill Infant School better than The Willows School and Early Years Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hill Infant School ranks higher (76.4 vs 18.2 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 Castle Hill Infant School and The Willows School and Early Years Centre?
About 90 km in a straight line, between BASINGSTOKE and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Infant School: 174. The Willows School and Early Years Centre: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Infant School and The Willows School and Early Years Centre rank in South East?
Castle Hill Infant School is 512th of 2,471 and The Willows School and Early Years Centre is 2319th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).