Battle Primary Academy vs Oxford Road Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 812 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Primary Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Oxford Road Community School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
| Measure | Battle Primary Academy Reading, South East | Oxford Road Community School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1213 of 2,471 | #1188 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6850 of 15,697 | #6723 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.battleprimary.co.uk | www.oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.2 vs 55.9).
- •Oxford Road Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 68%).
- •Battle Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Battle Primary Academy is the larger school with 456 students compared with 244.
- •Battle Primary Academy is a academy school while Oxford Road Community School is a local authority 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 Battle Primary Academy better than Oxford Road Community School?
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 Battle Primary Academy and Oxford Road Community School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battle Primary Academy: 456. Oxford Road Community School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battle Primary Academy and Oxford Road Community School rank in South East?
Battle Primary Academy is 1213th of 2,471 and Oxford Road Community School is 1188th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).