Katesgrove Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 27 km 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Slough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
675 students
| Measure | Katesgrove Primary School Reading, South East | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1222 of 2,471 | #1397 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6921 of 15,697 | #8101 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 674 | 675 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 675 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stmarys.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Katesgrove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 49.6).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 64%).
- •Katesgrove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 674.
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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Katesgrove Primary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 49.6 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 Katesgrove Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Reading and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Katesgrove Primary School: 674. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 675. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katesgrove Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Katesgrove Primary School is 1222nd of 2,471 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1397th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).