Lowbrook Academy vs Wessex Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 228 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowbrook Academy
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
327 students
Wessex Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
| Measure | Lowbrook Academy Maidenhead, South East | Wessex Primary School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 2,471 | #2286 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #47 of 15,697 | #13995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 327 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 59% | 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.lowbrookacademy.co.uk | www.wessexprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Lowbrook Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.0 vs 20.0).
- •Lowbrook Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 44%).
- •Lowbrook Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (59% vs 2%).
- •Lowbrook Academy is the larger school with 327 students compared with 320.
- •Lowbrook Academy is a academy school while Wessex 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 Lowbrook Academy better than Wessex Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lowbrook Academy ranks higher (99.0 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 Lowbrook Academy and Wessex Primary School?
About 228 m in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lowbrook Academy: 327. Wessex Primary School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowbrook Academy and Wessex Primary School rank in South East?
Lowbrook Academy is 13th of 2,471 and Wessex Primary School is 2286th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).