Caversham Preparatory School vs The Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 795 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
The Hill Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Caversham Preparatory School Reading, South East | The Hill Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1325 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #7564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 68 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 410 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.thehillprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hill Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 68.
- •Caversham Preparatory School is a independent school while The Hill 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 The Hill 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 The Hill Primary School?
About 795 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caversham Preparatory School: 68. The Hill Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caversham Preparatory School and The Hill Primary School rank in South East?
Caversham Preparatory School is unranked and The Hill Primary School is 1325th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).