Coley Primary School vs Katesgrove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 380 m 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
Katesgrove Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
674 students
| Measure | Coley Primary School Reading, South East | Katesgrove Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 2,471 | #1222 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7312 of 15,697 | #6921 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 250 | 674 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 674 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk | www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Katesgrove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 53.1).
- •Coley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Katesgrove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Katesgrove Primary School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 250.
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 Katesgrove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Katesgrove Primary School ranks higher (54.9 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 Katesgrove Primary School?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coley Primary School: 250. Katesgrove Primary School: 674. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coley Primary School and Katesgrove Primary School rank in South East?
Coley Primary School is 1286th of 2,471 and Katesgrove Primary School is 1222nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).