Fareham Academy vs Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fareham Academy
Fareham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
888 students
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
889 students
| Measure | Fareham Academy Fareham, South East | Maiden Erlegh School in Reading Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 679 | #326 of 679 |
| National rank | #2969 of 4,090 | #1824 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 888 | 889 |
| Pupils on roll | 888 | 889 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 45.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.1% | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.7% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fareham | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fareham-academy.co.uk | www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maiden Erlegh School in Reading scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 29.8).
- •Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is the larger school with 889 students compared with 888.
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 Fareham Academy better than Maiden Erlegh School in Reading?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Erlegh School in Reading ranks higher (53.0 vs 29.8 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 Fareham Academy and Maiden Erlegh School in Reading?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fareham Academy: 888. Maiden Erlegh School in Reading: 889. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fareham Academy and Maiden Erlegh School in Reading rank in South East?
Fareham Academy is 475th of 679 and Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is 326th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).