Green Park Village Primary Academy vs Southcote Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Park Village Primary Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
258 students
Southcote Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
528 students
| Measure | Green Park Village Primary Academy Reading, South East | Southcote Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #597 of 2,471 | #2275 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3254 of 15,697 | #13934 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 258 | 528 |
| Pupils on roll | 258 | 528 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | greenparkvillageacademy.org | www.southcoteprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Green Park Village Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 20.3).
- •Southcote Primary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 258.
- •Green Park Village Primary Academy is a academy school while Southcote Primary School is a local authority 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 Green Park Village Primary Academy better than Southcote Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Green Park Village Primary Academy ranks higher (73.5 vs 20.3 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 Green Park Village Primary Academy and Southcote Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Park Village Primary Academy: 258. Southcote Primary School: 528. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Park Village Primary Academy and Southcote Primary School rank in South East?
Green Park Village Primary Academy is 597th of 2,471 and Southcote Primary School is 2275th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).