Meadowcroft Community Primary School vs Sir William Perkins's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowcroft Community Primary School
Chertsey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
Sir William Perkins's School
Chertsey · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
505 students
| Measure | Meadowcroft Community Primary School Chertsey, South East | Sir William Perkins's School Chertsey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1724 of 2,471 | #540 of 679 |
| National rank | #10322 of 15,697 | #3393 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 135 | 505 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 505 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.1 |
| town | Chertsey | Chertsey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meadowcroftprimaryschool.co.uk | www.swps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Meadowcroft Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 21.9).
- •Sir William Perkins's School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 135.
- •Meadowcroft Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sir William Perkins'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 Meadowcroft Community Primary School better than Sir William Perkins's School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowcroft Community Primary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 21.9 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 Meadowcroft Community Primary School and Sir William Perkins's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chertsey and Chertsey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowcroft Community Primary School: 135. Sir William Perkins's School: 505. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowcroft Community Primary School and Sir William Perkins's School rank in South East?
Meadowcroft Community Primary School is 1724th of 2,471 and Sir William Perkins's School is 540th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).