Alfred Sutton Primary School vs Maiden Erlegh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
664 students
Maiden Erlegh School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,841 students
| Measure | Alfred Sutton Primary School Reading, South East | Maiden Erlegh School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #575 of 2,471 | #100 of 679 |
| National rank | #3102 of 15,697 | #359 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 664 | 1,841 |
| Pupils on roll | 664 | 1,841 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alfredsuttonprimary.co.uk/ | maidenerleghschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maiden Erlegh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 74.3).
- •Maiden Erlegh School is the larger school with 1,841 students compared with 664.
- •Alfred Sutton Primary School is a local authority school while Maiden Erlegh School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred Sutton Primary School better than Maiden Erlegh School?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Erlegh School ranks higher (87.0 vs 74.3 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 Alfred Sutton Primary School and Maiden Erlegh School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alfred Sutton Primary School: 664. Maiden Erlegh School: 1,841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alfred Sutton Primary School and Maiden Erlegh School rank in South East?
Alfred Sutton Primary School is 575th of 2,471 and Maiden Erlegh School is 100th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).