Christ The King Catholic Primary School vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
Hillside Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Reading, South East | Hillside Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1889 of 2,471 | #139 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11321 of 15,697 | #596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 298 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christthekingreading.co.uk/ | www.hillside.wokingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 34.5).
- •Hillside Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 298.
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Hillside Primary School 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 Christ The King Catholic Primary School better than Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 34.5 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 Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Hillside Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School: 298. Hillside Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Hillside Primary School rank in South East?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is 1889th of 2,471 and Hillside Primary School is 139th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).