Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
St Mary's Preparatory
Henley-on-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School Reading, South East | St Mary's Preparatory Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #357 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1786 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 84 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 51% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crazieshill.co.uk | www.stmarysprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Preparatory is the larger school with 102 students compared with 84.
- •Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Preparatory is a independent 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 Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Preparatory?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Preparatory?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Reading and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School: 84. St Mary's Preparatory: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Preparatory rank in South East?
Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School is 357th of 2,471 and St Mary's Preparatory is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).