Gorse Ride Infants' School vs Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorse Ride Infants' School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
109 students
Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
Berkshire · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
280 students
| Measure | Gorse Ride Infants' School Wokingham, South East | Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery Berkshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1126 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6382 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 109 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Berkshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gorserideschools.co.uk | www.waverleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery is the larger school with 280 students compared with 109.
- •Gorse Ride Infants' School is a local authority school while Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gorse Ride Infants' School better than Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gorse Ride Infants' School and Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Berkshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorse Ride Infants' School: 109. Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorse Ride Infants' School and Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery rank in South East?
Gorse Ride Infants' School is 1126th of 2,471 and Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).