Cippenham School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cippenham School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
998 students
Priory School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
591 students
| Measure | Cippenham School Slough, South East | Priory School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1690 of 2,471 | #2028 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10056 of 15,697 | #12398 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 998 | 591 |
| Pupils on roll | 998 | 591 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cippenhamschool.org.uk/ | www.prioryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Cippenham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 29.1).
- •Cippenham School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 49%).
- •Priory School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Cippenham School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 591.
- •Cippenham School is a academy school while Priory 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 Cippenham School better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Cippenham School ranks higher (40.4 vs 29.1 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 Cippenham School and Priory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cippenham School: 998. Priory School: 591. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cippenham School and Priory School rank in South East?
Cippenham School is 1690th of 2,471 and Priory School is 2028th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).