Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School vs The Godolphin Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 884 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
684 students
The Godolphin Junior Academy
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
413 students
| Measure | Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School Slough, South East | The Godolphin Junior Academy Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #506 of 2,471 | #495 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2711 of 15,697 | #2665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 684 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 27% |
| 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 | Slough | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pennwood.slough.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (76.7 vs 77.0).
- •The Godolphin Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 17%).
- •Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 413.
- •Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Godolphin Junior Academy 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 Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School better than The Godolphin Junior Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School and The Godolphin Junior Academy?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School: 684. The Godolphin Junior Academy: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School and The Godolphin Junior Academy rank in South East?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is 506th of 2,471 and The Godolphin Junior Academy is 495th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).