Hawkedon Primary School vs Maiden Erlegh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkedon Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
596 students
Maiden Erlegh School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,841 students
| Measure | Hawkedon Primary School Reading, South East | Maiden Erlegh School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #90 of 2,471 | #100 of 679 |
| National rank | #380 of 15,697 | #359 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 596 | 1,841 |
| Pupils on roll | 596 | 1,841 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.4 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk/ | maidenerleghschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hawkedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 87.0).
- •Maiden Erlegh School is the larger school with 1,841 students compared with 596.
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 Hawkedon Primary School better than Maiden Erlegh School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkedon Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 87.0 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 Hawkedon Primary School and Maiden Erlegh School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkedon Primary School: 596. Maiden Erlegh School: 1,841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkedon Primary School and Maiden Erlegh School rank in South East?
Hawkedon Primary School is 90th of 2,471 and Maiden Erlegh School is 100th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).