Battle Primary Academy vs The WREN School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 777 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
The WREN School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
931 students
| Measure | Battle Primary Academy Reading, South East | The WREN School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1213 of 2,471 | #398 of 679 |
| National rank | #6850 of 15,697 | #2423 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 456 | 931 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 931 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.0 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.battleprimary.co.uk | wren.excalibur.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Battle Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 40.8).
- •The WREN School is the larger school with 931 students compared with 456.
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 The WREN School?
On the Success Index (England), Battle Primary Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 40.8 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 Battle Primary Academy and The WREN School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battle Primary Academy: 456. The WREN School: 931. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battle Primary Academy and The WREN School rank in South East?
Battle Primary Academy is 1213th of 2,471 and The WREN School is 398th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).