Goring Church of England Aided Primary School vs South Stoke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
South Stoke Primary School
South Stoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
24 students
| Measure | Goring Church of England Aided Primary School Reading, South East | South Stoke Primary School South Stoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1266 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 170 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 46.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 17% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | South Stoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.goring.oxon.sch.uk | www.southstokeschool.org |
The verdict
- •Goring Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 13.8).
- •Goring Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 17%).
- •Goring Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Goring Church of England Aided Primary School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 24.
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 Goring Church of England Aided Primary School better than South Stoke Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goring Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 13.8 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 Goring Church of England Aided Primary School and South Stoke Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and South Stoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School: 170. South Stoke Primary School: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goring Church of England Aided Primary School and South Stoke Primary School rank in South East?
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School is 264th of 2,471 and South Stoke Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).