St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School vs Willow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 554 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
Willow Primary School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School Slough, South East | Willow Primary School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1906 of 2,471 | #618 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11408 of 15,697 | #3373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 415 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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.stethelberts.slough.sch.uk | www.marishacademytrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 34.1).
- •Willow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 47%).
- •Willow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Willow Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 415.
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 Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School better than Willow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 34.1 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 Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Willow Primary School?
About 554 m in a straight line, between Slough and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School: 415. Willow Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Willow Primary School rank in South East?
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is 1906th of 2,471 and Willow Primary School is 618th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).