Holly Spring Primary School vs Sandy Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Spring Primary School
Bracknell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
603 students
Sandy Lane Primary School
Bracknell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
422 students
| Measure | Holly Spring Primary School Bracknell, South East | Sandy Lane Primary School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2214 of 2,471 | #2136 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13534 of 15,697 | #13047 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 603 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 603 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Bracknell | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hollyspringprimary.co.uk | www.sandylanebracknell.com |
The verdict
- •Sandy Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 23.0).
- •Sandy Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 48%).
- •Holly Spring Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 422.
- •Holly Spring Primary School is a local authority school while Sandy Lane Primary 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 Holly Spring Primary School better than Sandy Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandy Lane Primary School ranks higher (25.7 vs 23.0 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 Holly Spring Primary School and Sandy Lane Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Spring Primary School: 603. Sandy Lane Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Spring Primary School and Sandy Lane Primary School rank in South East?
Holly Spring Primary School is 2214th of 2,471 and Sandy Lane Primary School is 2136th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).