Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery vs Speenhamland School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 649 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Speenhamland School
Newbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
290 students
| Measure | Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Newbury, South East | Speenhamland School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 2,471 | #1827 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3209 of 15,697 | #10906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 221 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 7% |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/ | www.speenhamlandprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 36.6).
- •Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 55%).
- •Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Speenhamland School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 221.
- •Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Speenhamland 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 Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery better than Speenhamland School?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (73.8 vs 36.6 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 Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery and Speenhamland School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery: 221. Speenhamland School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery and Speenhamland School rank in South East?
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is 594th of 2,471 and Speenhamland School is 1827th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).