Crosfields School vs Leighton Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 884 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
Leighton Park School
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
581 students
| Measure | Crosfields School Reading, South East | Leighton Park School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 679 | #597 of 679 |
| National rank | #44 of 4,090 | #3657 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 713 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 713 | 581 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.9 | 15.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.4% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 6.12 | 1.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crosfields.com | www.leightonpark.com |
The verdict
- •Crosfields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 18.4).
- •Crosfields School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 581.
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 Leighton Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Crosfields School ranks higher (97.4 vs 18.4 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 Leighton Park School?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crosfields School: 713. Leighton Park School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crosfields School and Leighton Park School rank in South East?
Crosfields School is 12th of 679 and Leighton Park School is 597th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).