Dolphin School vs The Colleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolphin School
Hurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
187 students
The Colleton Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
293 students
| Measure | Dolphin School Hurst, South East | The Colleton Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1877 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #11232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 187 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 293 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Hurst | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dolphinschool.com | www.colleton.wokingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Colleton Primary School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 187.
- •Dolphin School is a independent school while The Colleton 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 Dolphin School better than The Colleton Primary School?
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 Dolphin School and The Colleton Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hurst and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dolphin School: 187. The Colleton Primary School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dolphin School and The Colleton Primary School rank in South East?
Dolphin School is unranked and The Colleton Primary School is 1877th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).