Cranford School vs Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranford School
Wallingford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
631 students
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
| Measure | Cranford School Wallingford, South East | Goring Church of England Aided Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #605 of 679 | #264 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3703 of 4,090 | #1266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 631 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 631 | 170 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 18.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | – |
| town | Wallingford | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranfordschool.co.uk | www.goring.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Goring Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 17.5).
- •Cranford School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 170.
- •Cranford School is a independent school while Goring Church of England Aided 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 Cranford School better than Goring Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goring Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 17.5 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 Cranford School and Goring Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranford School: 631. Goring Church of England Aided Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranford School and Goring Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Cranford School is 605th of 679 and Goring Church of England Aided Primary School is 264th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).