Alder Grove Church of England Primary School vs Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 818 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
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
| Measure | Alder Grove Church of England Primary School Shinfield, South East | Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #48 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #183 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 404 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | – |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | – |
| 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.shinfield-st-marys-junior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School?
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 Alder Grove Church of England Primary School and Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Shinfield and Reading in South East.
How do Alder Grove Church of England Primary School and Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is 48th of 2,471 and Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).