Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School vs Mrs Bland's Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
Mrs Bland's Infant School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
181 students
| Measure | Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School Reading, South East | Mrs Bland's Infant School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1929 of 2,471 | #523 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,697 | #2811 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 208 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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
- •Mrs Bland's Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 33.2).
- •Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 181.
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 Mrs Bland's Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Mrs Bland's Infant School ranks higher (76.0 vs 33.2 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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School and Mrs Bland's Infant School?
About 2.2 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. Mrs Bland's Infant School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School and Mrs Bland's Infant School rank in South East?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is 1929th of 2,471 and Mrs Bland's Infant School is 523rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).