Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School vs Garland Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Garland Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
185 students
| Measure | Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | Garland Junior School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1929 of 2,471 | #1922 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,697 | #11533 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 208 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burghfield.w-berks.sch.uk | www.burghfieldcommonfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.2 vs 33.5).
- •Garland Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 50%).
- •Garland Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 185.
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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School better than Garland Junior 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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School and Garland Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School: 208. Garland Junior School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School and Garland Junior School rank in South East?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is 1929th of 2,471 and Garland Junior School is 1922nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).