Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School vs Oratory Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
Checkendon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Oratory Preparatory School
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
263 students
| Measure | Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School Checkendon, South East | Oratory Preparatory School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #65 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #268 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 86 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 52.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Checkendon | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.checkendon.oxon.sch.uk | www.oratoryprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oratory Preparatory School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 86.
- •Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School is a local authority school while Oratory Preparatory School is a independent 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 Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School better than Oratory Preparatory 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 Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School and Oratory Preparatory School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Checkendon and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School: 86. Oratory Preparatory School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School and Oratory Preparatory School rank in South East?
Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School is 65th of 2,471 and Oratory Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).