Denefield School vs Little Heath School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denefield School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,171 students
Little Heath School
Reading · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,682 students
| Measure | Denefield School Reading, South East | Little Heath School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 679 | #271 of 679 |
| National rank | #1260 of 4,090 | #1451 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,171 | 1,682 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,171 | 1,682 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.7% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | 72.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.14 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | 31.3 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.denefield.org.uk | www.littleheath.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Denefield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 60.6).
- •Little Heath School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 1,171.
- •Denefield School is a academy school while Little Heath 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 Denefield School better than Little Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), Denefield School ranks higher (64.6 vs 60.6 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 Denefield School and Little Heath School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denefield School: 1,171. Little Heath School: 1,682. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denefield School and Little Heath School rank in South East?
Denefield School is 245th of 679 and Little Heath School is 271st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).