Bradfield C.E. Primary School vs Bradfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradfield C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
Bradfield College
Bradfield · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
810 students
| Measure | Bradfield C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | Bradfield College Bradfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 2,471 | #517 of 679 |
| National rank | #540 of 15,697 | #3241 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 156 | 810 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 810 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.6 |
| town | Reading | Bradfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bradfieldceprimary.co.uk | www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bradfield C.E. Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 24.1).
- •Bradfield College is the larger school with 810 students compared with 156.
- •Bradfield C.E. Primary School is a local authority school while Bradfield College is a independent 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 Bradfield C.E. Primary School better than Bradfield College?
On the Success Index (England), Bradfield C.E. Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 24.1 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 Bradfield C.E. Primary School and Bradfield College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reading and Bradfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School: 156. Bradfield College: 810. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradfield C.E. Primary School and Bradfield College rank in South East?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School is 133rd of 2,471 and Bradfield College is 517th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).