Caversham Preparatory School vs Thameside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 806 m 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
Thameside Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
322 students
| Measure | Caversham Preparatory School Reading, South East | Thameside Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2014 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #12254 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 68 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 322 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.4% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.cavershamschool.com | www.thamesideprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thameside Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 68.
- •Caversham Preparatory School is a independent school while Thameside 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 Thameside 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 Thameside Primary School?
About 806 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caversham Preparatory School: 68. Thameside Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caversham Preparatory School and Thameside Primary School rank in South East?
Caversham Preparatory School is unranked and Thameside Primary School is 2014th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).