Crown Wood Primary School vs The Brakenhale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crown Wood Primary School
Bracknell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
671 students
The Brakenhale School
Bracknell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
| Measure | Crown Wood Primary School Bracknell, South East | The Brakenhale School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 2,471 | #369 of 679 |
| National rank | #7548 of 15,697 | #2180 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 671 | 1,001 |
| Pupils on roll | 671 | 1,001 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.5% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.8 |
| town | Bracknell | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crownwoodschool.com/ | – |
The verdict
- •Crown Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 45.8).
- •The Brakenhale School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 671.
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 Crown Wood Primary School better than The Brakenhale School?
On the Success Index (England), Crown Wood Primary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 45.8 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 Crown Wood Primary School and The Brakenhale School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crown Wood Primary School: 671. The Brakenhale School: 1,001. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crown Wood Primary School and The Brakenhale School rank in South East?
Crown Wood Primary School is 1324th of 2,471 and The Brakenhale School is 369th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).