Katesgrove Primary School vs Kendrick School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 587 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katesgrove Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
674 students
Kendrick School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Katesgrove Primary School Reading, South East | Kendrick School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1222 of 2,471 | #16 of 679 |
| National rank | #6921 of 15,697 | #49 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 674 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 84.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 8.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.5 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk | www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kendrick School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 54.9).
- •Kendrick School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 674.
- •Katesgrove Primary School is a local authority school while Kendrick School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Katesgrove Primary School is co-educational and Kendrick School is girls.
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 Katesgrove Primary School better than Kendrick School?
On the Success Index (England), Kendrick School ranks higher (97.3 vs 54.9 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 Katesgrove Primary School and Kendrick School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Katesgrove Primary School: 674. Kendrick School: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katesgrove Primary School and Kendrick School rank in South East?
Katesgrove Primary School is 1222nd of 2,471 and Kendrick School is 16th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).