Furze Platt Junior School vs Riverside Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furze Platt Junior School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
364 students
Riverside Primary School and Nursery
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
| Measure | Furze Platt Junior School Maidenhead, South East | Riverside Primary School and Nursery Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1157 of 2,471 | #1733 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6510 of 15,697 | #10360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 364 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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.furzeplattjuniorschool.co.uk | www.riversideprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Furze Platt Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 39.0).
- •Furze Platt Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 56%).
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 368 students compared with 364.
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 Furze Platt Junior School better than Riverside Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Furze Platt Junior School ranks higher (56.8 vs 39.0 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 Furze Platt Junior School and Riverside Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furze Platt Junior School: 364. Riverside Primary School and Nursery: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furze Platt Junior School and Riverside Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Furze Platt Junior School is 1157th of 2,471 and Riverside Primary School and Nursery is 1733rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).