Farley Hill Primary School vs Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farley Hill Primary School
Arborfield Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
| Measure | Farley Hill Primary School Arborfield Green, South East | Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #663 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #3604 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 358 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | – |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Arborfield Green | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.farleyhillprimary.co.uk | www.shinfield-st-marys-junior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Farley Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School 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 Farley Hill Primary School better than Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior 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 Farley Hill Primary School and Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Arborfield Green and Reading in South East.
How do Farley Hill Primary School and Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Farley Hill Primary School is 663rd of 2,471 and Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).