Castleview Primary School vs St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Slough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,178 students
| Measure | Castleview Primary School Slough, South East | St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #490 of 2,471 | #22 of 679 |
| National rank | #2628 of 15,697 | #64 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 453 | 1,178 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 1,178 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 131.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 77.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleview.slough.sch.uk/ | www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 77.1).
- •St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 453.
- •Castleview Primary School is a academy school while St Bernard's Catholic Grammar 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 St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School ranks higher (96.6 vs 77.1 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 Castleview Primary School and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleview Primary School: 453. St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School: 1,178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleview Primary School and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School rank in South East?
Castleview Primary School is 490th of 2,471 and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School is 22nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).