Castleview Primary School vs Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleview Primary School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Slough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
681 students
| Measure | Castleview Primary School Slough, South East | Churchmead Church of England (VA) School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 2,471 | #358 of 679 |
| National rank | #2628 of 15,697 | #2102 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 453 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.2 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleview.slough.sch.uk/ | churchmead.org |
The verdict
- •Castleview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 47.2).
- •Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 453.
- •Castleview Primary School is a academy school while Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is a local authority 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 Castleview Primary School better than Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
On the Success Index (England), Castleview Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 47.2 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 Castleview Primary School and Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleview Primary School: 453. Churchmead Church of England (VA) School: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleview Primary School and Churchmead Church of England (VA) School rank in South East?
Castleview Primary School is 490th of 2,471 and Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is 358th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).