Caversham Preparatory School vs Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | Caversham Preparatory School Reading, South East | Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #180 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #765 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 68 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 69.4% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.4 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cavershamschool.com | www.highdown.reading.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 68.
- •Caversham Preparatory School is a independent school while Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a academy 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 Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
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 Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caversham Preparatory School: 68. Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caversham Preparatory School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South East?
Caversham Preparatory School is unranked and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is 180th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).