Aureus Primary School vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aureus Primary School
Didcot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Hillside Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
| Measure | Aureus Primary School Didcot, South East | Hillside Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #323 of 2,471 | #139 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1626 of 15,697 | #596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Didcot | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | aureusprimaryschool.org/ | www.hillside.wokingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 83.5).
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 Aureus Primary School better than Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 83.5 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 Aureus Primary School and Hillside Primary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Didcot and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aureus Primary School: 450. Hillside Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aureus Primary School and Hillside Primary School rank in South East?
Aureus Primary School is 323rd of 2,471 and Hillside Primary School is 139th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).