Cippenham School vs The Westgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
The Westgate School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,273 students
| Measure | Cippenham School Slough, South East | The Westgate School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1690 of 2,471 | #437 of 679 |
| National rank | #10056 of 15,697 | #2748 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 998 | 1,273 |
| Pupils on roll | 998 | 1,273 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.1 |
| town | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cippenhamschool.org.uk/ | www.westgate.slough.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cippenham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 34.0).
- •The Westgate School is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 998.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cippenham School better than The Westgate School?
On the Success Index (England), Cippenham School ranks higher (40.4 vs 34.0 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 The Westgate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cippenham School: 998. The Westgate School: 1,273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cippenham School and The Westgate School rank in South East?
Cippenham School is 1690th of 2,471 and The Westgate School is 437th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).