Cox Green School vs Wessex Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 360 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cox Green School
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,139 students
Wessex Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
| Measure | Cox Green School Maidenhead, South East | Wessex Primary School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 679 | #2286 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1775 of 4,090 | #13995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,139 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,139 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | – |
| town | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coxgreen.com | www.wessexprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Cox Green School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 20.0).
- •Cox Green School is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 320.
- •Cox Green School is a academy school while Wessex Primary School 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 Cox Green School better than Wessex Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cox Green School ranks higher (53.9 vs 20.0 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 Cox Green School and Wessex Primary School?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cox Green School: 1,139. Wessex Primary School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cox Green School and Wessex Primary School rank in South East?
Cox Green School is 319th of 679 and Wessex Primary School is 2286th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).