Bucklebury C.E. Primary School vs St Finian's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
St Finian's Catholic Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Bucklebury C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | St Finian's Catholic Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2048 of 2,471 | #780 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12530 of 15,697 | #4313 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 71% |
| 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 | Reading | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk | www.stfiniansprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Finian's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 28.4).
- •St Finian's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 53%).
- •St Finian's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Finian's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 99.
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 Bucklebury C.E. Primary School better than St Finian's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Finian's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 28.4 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 Bucklebury C.E. Primary School and St Finian's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Reading and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School: 99. St Finian's Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bucklebury C.E. Primary School and St Finian's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is 2048th of 2,471 and St Finian's Catholic Primary School is 780th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).