Cookham Rise Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
284 students
| Measure | Cookham Rise Primary School Maidenhead, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1338 of 2,471 | #2217 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7683 of 15,697 | #13540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 207 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.stmarys-maidenhead.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cookham Rise Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 23.0).
- •Cookham Rise Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 47%).
- •Cookham Rise Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is the larger school with 284 students compared with 207.
- •Cookham Rise Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
On the Success Index (England), Cookham Rise Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 23.0 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cookham Rise Primary School: 207. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cookham Rise Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead rank in South East?
Cookham Rise Primary School is 1338th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is 2217th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).