Bradfield C.E. Primary School vs St Andrew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.5 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
St Andrew's School
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
321 students
| Measure | Bradfield C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | St Andrew's School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #133 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #540 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 156 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bradfieldceprimary.co.uk | www.standrewsberkshire.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 156.
- •Bradfield C.E. Primary School is a local authority school while St Andrew's School 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 St Andrew's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bradfield C.E. Primary School and St Andrew's School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School: 156. St Andrew's School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradfield C.E. Primary School and St Andrew's School rank in South East?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School is 133rd of 2,471 and St Andrew's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).