Churchend Primary Academy vs English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 701 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchend Primary Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
401 students
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | Churchend Primary Academy Reading, South East | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 2,471 | #851 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4261 of 15,697 | #4725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 401 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 17% |
| 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.churchendacademy.com/ | www.englishmartyrs.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Churchend Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 65.7).
- •Churchend Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •Churchend Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 17%).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 401.
- •Churchend Primary Academy is a academy school while English Martyrs' Catholic 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 Churchend Primary Academy better than English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchend Primary Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 65.7 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 Churchend Primary Academy and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchend Primary Academy: 401. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchend Primary Academy and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Churchend Primary Academy is 773rd of 2,471 and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is 851st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).