Larchfield Primary and Nursery School vs Wessex Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Wessex Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
| Measure | Larchfield Primary and Nursery School Maidenhead, South East | Wessex Primary School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1453 of 2,471 | #2286 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8384 of 15,697 | #13995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 2% |
| 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 | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.larchfieldschool.co.uk | www.wessexprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Larchfield Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 20.0).
- •Larchfield Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 44%).
- •Larchfield Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Wessex Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 213.
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 Larchfield Primary and Nursery School better than Wessex Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Larchfield Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (48.2 vs 20.0 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 Larchfield Primary and Nursery School and Wessex Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School: 213. Wessex Primary School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larchfield Primary and Nursery School and Wessex Primary School rank in South East?
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School is 1453rd of 2,471 and Wessex Primary School is 2286th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).