Brackenbury Primary School vs Garland Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackenbury Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
185 students
Garland Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
185 students
| Measure | Brackenbury Primary School Brighton, South East | Garland Junior School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2242 of 2,471 | #1922 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13723 of 15,697 | #11533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 35.1% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Brighton | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brackenburyprimary.co.uk/ | www.burghfieldcommonfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Garland Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 21.6).
- •Brackenbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 54%).
- •Garland Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 Brackenbury Primary School better than Garland Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Garland Junior School ranks higher (33.5 vs 21.6 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 Brackenbury Primary School and Garland Junior School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenbury Primary School: 185. Garland Junior School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenbury Primary School and Garland Junior School rank in South East?
Brackenbury Primary School is 2242nd of 2,471 and Garland Junior School is 1922nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).