Katesgrove Primary School vs The Deenway Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 689 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 Deenway Montessori School
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
59 students
| Measure | Katesgrove Primary School Reading, South East | The Deenway Montessori School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1222 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6921 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 674 | 59 |
| Pupils on roll | 674 | 59 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Katesgrove Primary School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 59.
- •Katesgrove Primary School is a local authority school while The Deenway Montessori 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 Katesgrove Primary School better than The Deenway Montessori School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Katesgrove Primary School and The Deenway Montessori School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Katesgrove Primary School: 674. The Deenway Montessori School: 59. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Katesgrove Primary School and The Deenway Montessori School rank in South East?
Katesgrove Primary School is 1222nd of 2,471 and The Deenway Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).