Bearwood Primary School vs Hawkedon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearwood Primary School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Hawkedon Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
596 students
| Measure | Bearwood Primary School Wokingham, South East | Hawkedon Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1165 of 2,471 | #90 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6544 of 15,697 | #380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 223 | 596 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 596 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 24% |
| 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 | Wokingham | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk | www.hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hawkedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 56.6).
- •Hawkedon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 64%).
- •Hawkedon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 9%).
- •Hawkedon Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 223.
- •Bearwood Primary School is a local authority school while Hawkedon Primary School is a academy 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 Bearwood Primary School better than Hawkedon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkedon Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 56.6 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 Bearwood Primary School and Hawkedon Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearwood Primary School: 223. Hawkedon Primary School: 596. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearwood Primary School and Hawkedon Primary School rank in South East?
Bearwood Primary School is 1165th of 2,471 and Hawkedon Primary School is 90th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).