Downsway Primary School vs Pangbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downsway Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Pangbourne Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Downsway Primary School Reading, South East | Pangbourne Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1449 of 2,471 | #1436 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8361 of 15,697 | #8307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 45.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downsway.w-berks.sch.uk | pangbourne.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.3 vs 48.6).
- •Downsway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 56%).
- •Pangbourne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Downsway Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 107.
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 Downsway Primary School better than Pangbourne 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 Downsway Primary School and Pangbourne Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downsway Primary School: 213. Pangbourne Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downsway Primary School and Pangbourne Primary School rank in South East?
Downsway Primary School is 1449th of 2,471 and Pangbourne Primary School is 1436th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).