Katesgrove Primary School vs The Abbey School Reading
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 700 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
The Abbey School Reading
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
807 students
| Measure | Katesgrove Primary School Reading, South East | The Abbey School Reading Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1222 of 2,471 | #537 of 679 |
| National rank | #6921 of 15,697 | #3372 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 674 | 807 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 807 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.1 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk | www.theabbey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Katesgrove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 22.3).
- •The Abbey School Reading is the larger school with 807 students compared with 674.
- •Katesgrove Primary School is a local authority school while The Abbey School Reading is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Katesgrove Primary School is co-educational and The Abbey School Reading 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 The Abbey School Reading?
On the Success Index (England), Katesgrove Primary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 22.3 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 The Abbey School Reading?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Katesgrove Primary School: 674. The Abbey School Reading: 807. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katesgrove Primary School and The Abbey School Reading rank in South East?
Katesgrove Primary School is 1222nd of 2,471 and The Abbey School Reading is 537th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).