Garland Junior School vs The Willink School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 695 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garland Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
185 students
The Willink School
Reading · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,205 students
| Measure | Garland Junior School Reading, South East | The Willink School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1922 of 2,471 | #170 of 679 |
| National rank | #11533 of 15,697 | #696 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 185 | 1,205 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 1,205 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 121.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burghfieldcommonfederation.co.uk | www.willinkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Willink School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 33.5).
- •The Willink School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 185.
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 Garland Junior School better than The Willink School?
On the Success Index (England), The Willink School ranks higher (77.7 vs 33.5 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 Garland Junior School and The Willink School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garland Junior School: 185. The Willink School: 1,205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garland Junior School and The Willink School rank in South East?
Garland Junior School is 1922nd of 2,471 and The Willink School is 170th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).