Basildon C.E. Primary School vs Pangbourne College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basildon C.E. Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
Pangbourne College
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
393 students
| Measure | Basildon C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | Pangbourne College Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #532 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3330 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | – | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 393 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.4 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.basildonprimary.org.uk | www.pangbourne.com/ |
The verdict
- •Basildon C.E. Primary School is a academy school while Pangbourne College is a independent 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 Basildon C.E. Primary School better than Pangbourne College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Basildon C.E. Primary School and Pangbourne College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
How do Basildon C.E. Primary School and Pangbourne College rank in South East?
Basildon C.E. Primary School is unranked and Pangbourne College is 532nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).