Great Marlow School vs Herries Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Marlow School
Marlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,395 students
Herries Preparatory School
Maidenhead · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Great Marlow School Marlow, South East | Herries Preparatory School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #267 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1416 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,395 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,395 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 17% | – |
| Capacity filled | 118.2% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Marlow | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gms.bucks.sch.uk | www.herries.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Marlow School is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 126.
- •Great Marlow School is a academy school while Herries Preparatory 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 Great Marlow School better than Herries Preparatory 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 Great Marlow School and Herries Preparatory School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Marlow School: 1,395. Herries Preparatory School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Marlow School and Herries Preparatory School rank in South East?
Great Marlow School is 267th of 679 and Herries Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).