Calcot Junior School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calcot Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
264 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Calcot Junior School Reading, South East | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2090 of 2,471 | #673 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12745 of 15,697 | #3635 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 264 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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.calcotschools.co.uk | www.stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 27.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 51%).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 264.
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 Calcot Junior School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 27.3 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 Calcot Junior School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calcot Junior School: 264. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calcot Junior School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Calcot Junior School is 2090th of 2,471 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 673rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).