Berkhampstead School vs Heywood Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
Heywood Prep
Corsham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
| Measure | Berkhampstead School Cheltenham, South West | Heywood Prep Corsham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 253 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 254 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Cheltenham | Corsham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkhampsteadschool.co.uk | www.heywoodprep.com |
The verdict
- •Heywood Prep is the larger school with 254 students compared with 253.
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 Berkhampstead School better than Heywood Prep?
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 Berkhampstead School and Heywood Prep?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Corsham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkhampstead School: 253. Heywood Prep: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkhampstead School and Heywood Prep rank in South West?
Berkhampstead School is unranked and Heywood Prep is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).