Cippenham School vs Western House Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 838 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cippenham School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
998 students
Western House Academy
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
679 students
| Measure | Cippenham School Slough, South East | Western House Academy Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1690 of 2,471 | #285 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10056 of 15,697 | #1375 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 998 | 679 |
| Pupils on roll | 998 | 679 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 23% |
| 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.westernhouse.academy |
The verdict
- •Western House Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 40.4).
- •Western House Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 59%).
- •Western House Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 4%).
- •Cippenham School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 679.
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 Western House Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Western House Academy ranks higher (85.4 vs 40.4 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 Western House Academy?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cippenham School: 998. Western House Academy: 679. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cippenham School and Western House Academy rank in South East?
Cippenham School is 1690th of 2,471 and Western House Academy is 285th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).