Emmer Green Primary School vs Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 480 m 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
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | Emmer Green Primary School Reading, South East | Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #688 of 2,471 | #180 of 679 |
| National rank | #3741 of 15,697 | #765 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 417 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | 3.6% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.4 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.emmergreenprimary.com | www.highdown.reading.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 70.9).
- •Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,537 students compared with 417.
- •Emmer Green Primary School is a local authority school while Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a academy 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 Emmer Green Primary School better than Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (75.5 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 Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmer Green Primary School: 417. Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmer Green Primary School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre rank in South East?
Emmer Green Primary School is 688th of 2,471 and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is 180th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).