George Grenville Academy vs New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Grenville Academy
Buckingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
186 students
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | George Grenville Academy Buckingham, South East | New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2278 of 2,471 | #1686 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13948 of 15,697 | #10028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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 | Buckingham | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.georgegrenville.co.uk/ | www.newchristchurch.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Christ Church Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 20.2).
- •New Christ Church Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 40%).
- •New Christ Church Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •George Grenville Academy is the larger school with 186 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 George Grenville Academy better than New Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Christ Church Church of England Primary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 20.2 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 George Grenville Academy and New Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Grenville Academy: 186. New Christ Church Church of England Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Grenville Academy and New Christ Church Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
George Grenville Academy is 2278th of 2,471 and New Christ Church Church of England Primary School is 1686th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).