Eton College vs The Windsor Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eton College
Windsor · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
1,348 students
The Windsor Boys' School
Windsor · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
986 students
| Measure | Eton College Windsor, South East | The Windsor Boys' School Windsor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 679 | #224 of 679 |
| National rank | #3323 of 4,090 | #1095 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,348 | 986 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,348 | 986 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.0 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | 1.71 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | 51.0 | 36.6 |
| town | Windsor | Windsor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.etoncollege.com | www.twbs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Windsor Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 23.0).
- •Eton College is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 986.
- •Eton College is a independent school while The Windsor Boys' School 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 Eton College better than The Windsor Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), The Windsor Boys' School ranks higher (68.4 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 Eton College and The Windsor Boys' School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eton College: 1,348. The Windsor Boys' School: 986. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eton College and The Windsor Boys' School rank in South East?
Eton College is 531st of 679 and The Windsor Boys' School is 224th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).