Wessex Primary School vs White Waltham CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wessex Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
White Waltham CofE Academy
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
| Measure | Wessex Primary School Maidenhead, South East | White Waltham CofE Academy Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2286 of 2,471 | #564 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13995 of 15,697 | #3059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 320 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 74.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| 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 | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.wessexprimary.org | www.whitewalthamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •White Waltham CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 20.0).
- •White Waltham CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 44%).
- •White Waltham CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Wessex Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 204.
- •Wessex Primary School is a local authority school while White Waltham CofE 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 Wessex Primary School better than White Waltham CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), White Waltham CofE Academy ranks higher (74.7 vs 20.0 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 Wessex Primary School and White Waltham CofE Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Wessex Primary School: 320. White Waltham CofE Academy: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Wessex Primary School and White Waltham CofE Academy rank in South East?
Wessex Primary School is 2286th of 2,471 and White Waltham CofE Academy is 564th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).