Cookham Rise Primary School vs Furze Platt Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cookham Rise Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Furze Platt Senior School
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,556 students
| Measure | Cookham Rise Primary School Maidenhead, South East | Furze Platt Senior School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1338 of 2,471 | #257 of 679 |
| National rank | #7683 of 15,697 | #1336 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 207 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.cookhamriseprimary.org/ | www.furzeplatt.com |
The verdict
- •Furze Platt Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 51.3).
- •Furze Platt Senior School is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 207.
- •Cookham Rise 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 Rise Primary School better than Furze Platt Senior School?
On the Success Index (England), Furze Platt Senior School ranks higher (63.1 vs 51.3 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 Cookham Rise Primary School and Furze Platt Senior School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cookham Rise Primary School: 207. Furze Platt Senior School: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cookham Rise Primary School and Furze Platt Senior School rank in South East?
Cookham Rise Primary School is 1338th of 2,471 and Furze Platt Senior School is 257th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).