Hawkedon Primary School vs Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 101 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
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
| Measure | Hawkedon Primary School Reading, South East | Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #90 of 2,471 | #526 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #380 of 15,697 | #2822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 596 | 597 |
| Pupils on roll | 596 | 597 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 15% |
| 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 | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.napier-kemnal.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hawkedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 75.9).
- •Hawkedon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 84%).
- •Hawkedon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 15%).
- •Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 597 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 Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkedon Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 75.9 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 Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Reading and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkedon Primary School: 596. Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy: 597. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkedon Primary School and Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy rank in South East?
Hawkedon Primary School is 90th of 2,471 and Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy is 526th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).