Dorney School vs Holyport CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorney School
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
158 students
Holyport CofE Primary School
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Dorney School Maidenhead, South East | Holyport CofE Primary School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1812 of 2,471 | #1788 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10828 of 15,697 | #10663 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 158 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.2% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.dorneyschool.co.uk | www.holyportprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.9 vs 37.7).
- •Holyport CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 50%).
- •Dorney School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Holyport CofE Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 158.
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 Dorney School better than Holyport CofE Primary 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 Dorney School and Holyport CofE Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorney School: 158. Holyport CofE Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorney School and Holyport CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Dorney School is 1812th of 2,471 and Holyport CofE Primary School is 1788th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).