Alder Grove Church of England Primary School vs Oakbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 658 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Shinfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
Oakbank School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
300 students
| Measure | Alder Grove Church of England Primary School Shinfield, South East | Oakbank School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 2,471 | #459 of 679 |
| National rank | #183 of 15,697 | #2868 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 404 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 53.6% |
| 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 | Shinfield | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aldergrove.wokingham.sch.uk | www.oakbankschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Alder Grove Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 31.8).
- •Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 300.
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 Alder Grove Church of England Primary School better than Oakbank School?
On the Success Index (England), Alder Grove Church of England Primary School ranks higher (96.7 vs 31.8 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 Alder Grove Church of England Primary School and Oakbank School?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Shinfield and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School: 404. Oakbank School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alder Grove Church of England Primary School and Oakbank School rank in South East?
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is 48th of 2,471 and Oakbank School is 459th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).