Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School vs The WREN School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 353 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Reading · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,082 students
The WREN School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
931 students
| Measure | Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Reading, South East | The WREN School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #331 of 679 | #398 of 679 |
| National rank | #1883 of 4,090 | #2423 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,082 | 931 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,082 | 931 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 117.4% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.2% | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | 25.0 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hughfaringdon.org/ | wren.excalibur.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 40.8).
- •Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 931.
- •Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a local authority school while The WREN 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 Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School better than The WREN School?
On the Success Index (England), Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School ranks higher (51.9 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 Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The WREN School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School: 1,082. The WREN School: 931. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The WREN School rank in South East?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is 331st of 679 and The WREN School is 398th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).