Emmer Green Primary School vs Heron Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmer Green Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Heron Way Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Emmer Green Primary School Reading, South East | Heron Way Primary School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #688 of 2,471 | #80 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3741 of 15,697 | #339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| 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 | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.emmergreenprimary.com | www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heron Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 70.9).
- •Heron Way Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 69%).
- •Heron Way Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
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 Emmer Green Primary School better than Heron Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heron Way Primary School ranks higher (94.8 vs 70.9 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 Emmer Green Primary School and Heron Way Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Reading and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmer Green Primary School: 417. Heron Way Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmer Green Primary School and Heron Way Primary School rank in South East?
Emmer Green Primary School is 688th of 2,471 and Heron Way Primary School is 80th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).