Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form vs Kendrick School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Banbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
943 students
Kendrick School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Banbury, South East | Kendrick School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #256 of 679 | #16 of 679 |
| National rank | #1312 of 4,090 | #49 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 943 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 84.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.4% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.7% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | 8.29 |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | 44.5 |
| town | Banbury | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk | www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kendrick School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 63.6).
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 943 students compared with 939.
- •Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is co-educational and Kendrick School is girls.
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 Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form better than Kendrick School?
On the Success Index (England), Kendrick School ranks higher (97.3 vs 63.6 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 Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form and Kendrick School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form: 943. Kendrick School: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form and Kendrick School rank in South East?
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is 256th of 679 and Kendrick School is 16th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).