Hillside Primary School vs Leighton Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 871 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
Leighton Park School
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
581 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Reading, South East | Leighton Park School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 2,471 | #597 of 679 |
| National rank | #596 of 15,697 | #3657 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 450 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 15.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hillside.wokingham.sch.uk | www.leightonpark.com |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 18.4).
- •Leighton Park School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 450.
- •Hillside Primary School is a academy school while Leighton Park School 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 Hillside Primary School better than Leighton Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Primary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 18.4 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 Hillside Primary School and Leighton Park School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Primary School: 450. Leighton Park School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Primary School and Leighton Park School rank in South East?
Hillside Primary School is 139th of 2,471 and Leighton Park School is 597th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).