Cookham Dean CofE Primary School vs Furze Platt Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
Furze Platt Senior School
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,556 students
| Measure | Cookham Dean CofE Primary School Maidenhead, South East | Furze Platt Senior School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #669 of 2,471 | #257 of 679 |
| National rank | #3621 of 15,697 | #1336 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.6 |
| town | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cookhamdean.org | www.furzeplatt.com |
The verdict
- •Cookham Dean CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 63.1).
- •Furze Platt Senior School is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 199.
- •Cookham Dean CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Furze Platt Senior School is a academy 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 Cookham Dean CofE Primary School better than Furze Platt Senior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cookham Dean CofE Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 63.1 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 Cookham Dean CofE Primary School and Furze Platt Senior School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School: 199. Furze Platt Senior School: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cookham Dean CofE Primary School and Furze Platt Senior School rank in South East?
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School is 669th of 2,471 and Furze Platt Senior School is 257th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).