Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School vs Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Hook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
| Measure | Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School Hook, South East | Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #392 of 2,471 | #324 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2018 of 15,697 | #1629 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 1.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 7% |
| 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 | Hook | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk | www.finchampsteadschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 80.9).
- •Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 72%).
- •Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
- •Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 108.
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 Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School better than Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 80.9 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 Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School and Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hook and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School: 206. Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School and Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School rank in South East?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School is 392nd of 2,471 and Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School is 324th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).