Caversham Preparatory School vs Emmer Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caversham Preparatory School
Reading · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
68 students
Emmer Green Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Caversham Preparatory School Reading, South East | Emmer Green Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #688 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 68 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 417 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 69.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.cavershamschool.com | www.emmergreenprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Emmer Green Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 68.
- •Caversham Preparatory School is a independent school while Emmer Green Primary School is a local authority 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 Caversham Preparatory School better than Emmer Green Primary 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 Caversham Preparatory School and Emmer Green Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caversham Preparatory School: 68. Emmer Green Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caversham Preparatory School and Emmer Green Primary School rank in South East?
Caversham Preparatory School is unranked and Emmer Green Primary School is 688th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).