Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School vs The Downs School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
The Downs School
Newbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
| Measure | Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School Thatcham, South East | The Downs School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 46 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | – |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 45.1% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Thatcham | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | hampsteadnorreysprimary.net | www.thedownsschool.org |
The verdict
- •Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is a local authority school while The Downs 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 Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School better than The Downs 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 Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School and The Downs School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Newbury in South East.
How do Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School and The Downs School rank in South East?
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is unranked and The Downs School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).