Claires Court Schools vs Riverside Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claires Court Schools
Maidenhead · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
862 students
Riverside Primary School and Nursery
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
| Measure | Claires Court Schools Maidenhead, South East | Riverside Primary School and Nursery Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 679 | #1733 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3753 of 4,090 | #10360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 862 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 368 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.clairescourt.com | www.riversideprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 16.3).
- •Claires Court Schools is the larger school with 862 students compared with 368.
- •Claires Court Schools is a independent school while Riverside Primary School and Nursery 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 Claires Court Schools better than Riverside Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (39.0 vs 16.3 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 Claires Court Schools and Riverside Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claires Court Schools: 862. Riverside Primary School and Nursery: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claires Court Schools and Riverside Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Claires Court Schools is 619th of 679 and Riverside Primary School and Nursery is 1733rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).