Highwood Copse Primary School vs The Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
The Willows Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
337 students
| Measure | Highwood Copse Primary School Newbury, South East | The Willows Primary School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #505 of 2,471 | #1159 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2708 of 15,697 | #6520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 149 | 337 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 337 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highwoodcopse.co.uk/ | www.thewillowsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Highwood Copse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 56.8).
- •The Willows Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 149.
- •Highwood Copse Primary School is a academy school while The Willows Primary School is a local authority 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 The Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highwood Copse Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 56.8 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 The Willows Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highwood Copse Primary School: 149. The Willows Primary School: 337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highwood Copse Primary School and The Willows Primary School rank in South East?
Highwood Copse Primary School is 505th of 2,471 and The Willows Primary School is 1159th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).