Geoffrey Field Junior School vs St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
357 students
| Measure | Geoffrey Field Junior School Reading, South East | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1804 of 2,471 | #1463 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10771 of 15,697 | #8438 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Reading | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.geoffreyfieldjuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.stmarymagdalenemk.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 37.2).
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •Geoffrey Field Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
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 Geoffrey Field Junior School better than St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 37.2 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 Geoffrey Field Junior School and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Reading and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Geoffrey Field Junior School: 357. St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Geoffrey Field Junior School and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Geoffrey Field Junior School is 1804th of 2,471 and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is 1463rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).