English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School vs King's Academy Prospect
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 664 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
King's Academy Prospect
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,157 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Reading, South East | King's Academy Prospect Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #851 of 2,471 | #583 of 679 |
| National rank | #4725 of 15,697 | #3590 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 408 | 1,157 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 1,157 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.9 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.englishmartyrs.reading.sch.uk/ | www.kgaprospect.uk |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 19.4).
- •King's Academy Prospect is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 408.
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while King's Academy Prospect 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School better than King's Academy Prospect?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 19.4 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and King's Academy Prospect?
About 664 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School: 408. King's Academy Prospect: 1,157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and King's Academy Prospect rank in South East?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is 851st of 2,471 and King's Academy Prospect is 583rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).