Hawkedon Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 55 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Redhill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
595 students
| Measure | Hawkedon Primary School Reading, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Redhill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 2,471 | #915 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #380 of 15,697 | #5063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 596 | 595 |
| Pupils on roll | 596 | 595 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 7% |
| 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 | Redhill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs-redhill.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hawkedon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 63.9).
- •Hawkedon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 68%).
- •Hawkedon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 7%).
- •Hawkedon Primary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 595.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkedon Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 63.9 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Reading and Redhill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkedon Primary School: 596. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 595. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkedon Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Hawkedon Primary School is 90th of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 915th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).