Churchend Primary Academy vs Meadow Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchend Primary Academy
Reading ยท Academy primary ยท Ages 3โ11
401 students
Meadow Park Academy
Reading ยท Academy primary ยท Ages 4โ11
285 students
| Measure | Churchend Primary Academy Reading, South East | Meadow Park Academy Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 2,471 | #2372 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4261 of 15,697 | #14734 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3โ11 | Ages 4โ11 |
| Students | 401 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 writing progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 maths progress | โ | โ |
| Attainment 8 | โ | โ |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | โ | โ |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | โ | โ |
| EBacc average points | โ | โ |
| A level points per entry | โ | โ |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.churchendacademy.com/ | www.meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk |
The verdict
- โขChurchend Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 14.7).
- โขChurchend Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 47%).
- โขChurchend Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- โขChurchend Primary Academy is the larger school with 401 students compared with 285.
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 Meadow Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Churchend Primary Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 14.7 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 Meadow Park Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchend Primary Academy: 401. Meadow Park Academy: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchend Primary Academy and Meadow Park Academy rank in South East?
Churchend Primary Academy is 773rd of 2,471 and Meadow Park Academy is 2372nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).