Coley Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 24 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
250 students
| Measure | Coley Primary School Reading, South East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 2,471 | #1710 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7312 of 15,697 | #10221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 250 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk | www.st-patricks.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Coley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 39.7).
- •Coley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •Coley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coley Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 39.7 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 Coley Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Reading and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coley Primary School: 250. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coley Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Coley Primary School is 1286th of 2,471 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 1710th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).