Highwood Copse Primary School vs St Gabriel's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 511 m 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
St Gabriel's School
Berkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
442 students
| Measure | Highwood Copse Primary School Newbury, South East | St Gabriel's School Berkshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #505 of 2,471 | #140 of 679 |
| National rank | #2708 of 15,697 | #537 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 149 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Newbury | Berkshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highwoodcopse.co.uk/ | www.stgabriels.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 76.7).
- •St Gabriel's School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 149.
- •Highwood Copse Primary School is a academy school while St Gabriel'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 Highwood Copse Primary School better than St Gabriel's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's School ranks higher (82.2 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 St Gabriel's School?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Newbury and Berkshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Copse Primary School: 149. St Gabriel's School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Copse Primary School and St Gabriel's School rank in South East?
Highwood Copse Primary School is 505th of 2,471 and St Gabriel's School is 140th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).