Coley Primary School vs St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 860 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
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Coley Primary School Reading, South East | St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 2,471 | #1411 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7312 of 15,697 | #8190 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 250 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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.stmaryandallsaints.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 49.2).
- •Coley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 250.
- •Coley Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Coley Primary School better than St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coley Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 49.2 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 St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coley Primary School: 250. St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coley Primary School and St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Coley Primary School is 1286th of 2,471 and St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School is 1411th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).