St Edward's Catholic First School vs Windsor Girls' 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.
St Edward's Catholic First School
Windsor · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
280 students
Windsor Girls' School
Windsor · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
775 students
| Measure | St Edward's Catholic First School Windsor, South East | Windsor Girls' School Windsor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 2,471 | #297 of 679 |
| National rank | #1334 of 15,697 | #1601 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 280 | 775 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 775 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Windsor | Windsor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stedwardscatholicfirstschool.co.uk/ | www.windsorgirls.net |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Catholic First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 57.7).
- •Windsor Girls' School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 280.
- •St Edward's Catholic First School is a local authority school while Windsor Girls' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Edward's Catholic First School is co-educational and Windsor Girls' School is girls.
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 St Edward's Catholic First School better than Windsor Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Catholic First School ranks higher (85.7 vs 57.7 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 St Edward's Catholic First School and Windsor Girls' School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edward's Catholic First School: 280. Windsor Girls' School: 775. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edward's Catholic First School and Windsor Girls' School rank in South East?
St Edward's Catholic First School is 277th of 2,471 and Windsor Girls' School is 297th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).