Cookham Rise Primary School vs Herries Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 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
Herries Preparatory School
Maidenhead · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Cookham Rise Primary School Maidenhead, South East | Herries Preparatory School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1338 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7683 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 14% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cookhamriseprimary.org/ | www.herries.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cookham Rise Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 126.
- •Cookham Rise Primary School is a local authority school while Herries Preparatory School is a independent 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 Herries Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cookham Rise Primary School and Herries Preparatory School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cookham Rise Primary School: 207. Herries Preparatory School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cookham Rise Primary School and Herries Preparatory School rank in South East?
Cookham Rise Primary School is 1338th of 2,471 and Herries Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).