Crosfields School vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 641 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosfields School
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
713 students
Hillside Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
| Measure | Crosfields School Reading, South East | Hillside Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #12 of 679 | #139 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #44 of 4,090 | #596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 713 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 713 | 450 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crosfields.com | www.hillside.wokingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crosfields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 91.9).
- •Crosfields School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 450.
- •Crosfields School is a independent school while Hillside 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 Crosfields School better than Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosfields School ranks higher (97.4 vs 91.9 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 Crosfields School and Hillside Primary School?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosfields School: 713. Hillside Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosfields School and Hillside Primary School rank in South East?
Crosfields School is 12th of 679 and Hillside Primary School is 139th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).