Highwood Copse Primary School vs Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highwood Copse Primary School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
148 students
| Measure | Highwood Copse Primary School Newbury, South East | Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #505 of 2,471 | #1 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2708 of 15,697 | #3 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 149 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 0.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Newbury | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highwoodcopse.co.uk/ | www.polehampton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.8 vs 76.7).
- •Highwood Copse Primary School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 148.
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 Highwood Copse Primary School better than Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (99.8 vs 76.7 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 Highwood Copse Primary School and Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Copse Primary School: 149. Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Copse Primary School and Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Highwood Copse Primary School is 505th of 2,471 and Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School is 1st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).