Icknield Community College vs Theale Green School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icknield Community College
Watlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
804 students
Theale Green School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
803 students
| Measure | Icknield Community College Watlington, South East | Theale Green School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 679 | #442 of 679 |
| National rank | #766 of 4,090 | #2766 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 804 | 803 |
| Pupils on roll | 804 | 803 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 114.9% | 57.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.5% | 30.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Watlington | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.icknield.oxon.sch.uk/ | www.thealegreen.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Icknield Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 33.6).
- •Icknield Community College is the larger school with 804 students compared with 803.
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 Icknield Community College better than Theale Green School?
On the Success Index (England), Icknield Community College ranks higher (75.5 vs 33.6 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 Icknield Community College and Theale Green School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Watlington and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield Community College: 804. Theale Green School: 803. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield Community College and Theale Green School rank in South East?
Icknield Community College is 181st of 679 and Theale Green School is 442nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).