Aldryngton Primary School vs UTC Reading
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldryngton Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
314 students
UTC Reading
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
299 students
| Measure | Aldryngton Primary School Reading, South East | UTC Reading Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 2,471 | #403 of 679 |
| National rank | #711 of 15,697 | #2458 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 314 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 49.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.2 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aldryngton.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.utcreading.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aldryngton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 40.0).
- •Aldryngton Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 299.
- •Aldryngton Primary School is a local authority school while UTC Reading 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Aldryngton Primary School better than UTC Reading?
On the Success Index (England), Aldryngton Primary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 40.0 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 Aldryngton Primary School and UTC Reading?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldryngton Primary School: 314. UTC Reading: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldryngton Primary School and UTC Reading rank in South East?
Aldryngton Primary School is 162nd of 2,471 and UTC Reading is 403rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).