Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School vs Gorse Ride Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
Gorse Ride Junior School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
159 students
| Measure | Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School Wokingham, South East | Gorse Ride Junior School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 2,471 | #1542 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1629 of 15,697 | #8967 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 108 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 62.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Wokingham | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.finchampsteadschool.org/ | www.gorserideschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 45.5).
- •Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 60%).
- •Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Gorse Ride Junior School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 108.
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 Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School better than Gorse Ride Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 45.5 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 Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School and Gorse Ride Junior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School: 108. Gorse Ride Junior School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School and Gorse Ride Junior School rank in South East?
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School is 324th of 2,471 and Gorse Ride Junior School is 1542nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).