Coley Primary School vs Holmer Green Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coley Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
250 students
Holmer Green Junior School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students
| Measure | Coley Primary School Reading, South East | Holmer Green Junior School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 2,471 | #932 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7312 of 15,697 | #5192 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 250 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk | www.hgjs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmer Green Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 53.1).
- •Holmer Green Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Coley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
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 Coley Primary School better than Holmer Green Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmer Green Junior School ranks higher (63.2 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 Coley Primary School and Holmer Green Junior School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Reading and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coley Primary School: 250. Holmer Green Junior School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coley Primary School and Holmer Green Junior School rank in South East?
Coley Primary School is 1286th of 2,471 and Holmer Green Junior School is 932nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).