Cheam School vs Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheam School
Thatcham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
321 students
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
36 students
| Measure | Cheam School Thatcham, South East | Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 321 | 36 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 36 |
| Free school meals | – | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 34.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Thatcham | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheamschool.co.uk | www.ecchinswellsydmonton.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cheam School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 36.
- •Cheam School is a independent school while Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary 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 Cheam School better than Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary 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 Cheam School and Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam School: 321. Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School: 36. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam School and Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Cheam School is unranked and Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).