Alfred Sutton Primary School vs Reading School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Reading School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,138 students
| Measure | Alfred Sutton Primary School Reading, South East | Reading School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #575 of 2,471 | #1 of 679 |
| National rank | #3102 of 15,697 | #9 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 664 | 1,138 |
| Pupils on roll | 664 | 1,138 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 83.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 8.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.0 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alfredsuttonprimary.co.uk/ | www.reading-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Reading School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 74.3).
- •Reading School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 664.
- •Alfred Sutton Primary School is a local authority school while Reading School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Alfred Sutton Primary School is co-educational and Reading School is boys.
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 Reading School?
On the Success Index (England), Reading School ranks higher (99.2 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 Reading School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alfred Sutton Primary School: 664. Reading School: 1,138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alfred Sutton Primary School and Reading School rank in South East?
Alfred Sutton Primary School is 575th of 2,471 and Reading School is 1st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).