Furze Platt Junior School vs St Piran's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 708 m 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
St Piran's School
Maidenhead · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
451 students
| Measure | Furze Platt Junior School Maidenhead, South East | St Piran's School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1157 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6510 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 364 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.stpirans.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Piran's School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 364.
- •Furze Platt Junior School is a local authority school while St Piran's School is a independent 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 Furze Platt Junior School better than St Piran's 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 Furze Platt Junior School and St Piran's School?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furze Platt Junior School: 364. St Piran's School: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furze Platt Junior School and St Piran's School rank in South East?
Furze Platt Junior School is 1157th of 2,471 and St Piran's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).