Civitas Academy vs Coley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Civitas Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
374 students
Coley Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
250 students
| Measure | Civitas Academy Reading, South East | Coley Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 2,471 | #1286 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1311 of 15,697 | #7312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 374 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.civitasacademy.co.uk | www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Civitas Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 53.1).
- •Civitas Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 67%).
- •Civitas Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •Civitas Academy is the larger school with 374 students compared with 250.
- •Civitas Academy is a academy school while Coley 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 Civitas Academy better than Coley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Civitas Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 53.1 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 Civitas Academy and Coley Primary School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Civitas Academy: 374. Coley Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Civitas Academy and Coley Primary School rank in South East?
Civitas Academy is 271st of 2,471 and Coley Primary School is 1286th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).