Aldermaston C.E. Primary School vs The Hurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
The Hurst School
Tadley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,021 students
| Measure | Aldermaston C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | The Hurst School Tadley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2320 of 2,471 | #294 of 679 |
| National rank | #14264 of 15,697 | #1574 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 87 | 1,021 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 1,021 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Reading | Tadley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | aldermaston.w-berks.sch.uk/ | www.thehurst.school/ |
The verdict
- •The Hurst School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 18.1).
- •The Hurst School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 87.
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 Aldermaston C.E. Primary School better than The Hurst School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hurst School ranks higher (58.2 vs 18.1 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 Aldermaston C.E. Primary School and The Hurst School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Tadley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School: 87. The Hurst School: 1,021. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldermaston C.E. Primary School and The Hurst School rank in South East?
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is 2320th of 2,471 and The Hurst School is 294th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).