Castlefield School vs The Downley School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlefield School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
446 students
The Downley School
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Castlefield School High Wycombe, South East | The Downley School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 2,471 | #762 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2090 of 15,697 | #4168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 446 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63.7% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 11% |
| 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 | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castlefieldschool.co.uk | www.downley.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castlefield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 68.6).
- •Castlefield School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 71%).
- •Castlefield School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 11%).
- •Castlefield School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 350.
- •Castlefield School is a local authority school while The Downley School is a academy 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 Castlefield School better than The Downley School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlefield School ranks higher (80.4 vs 68.6 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 Castlefield School and The Downley School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlefield School: 446. The Downley School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlefield School and The Downley School rank in South East?
Castlefield School is 404th of 2,471 and The Downley School is 762nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).