Kendrick School vs The Abbey School Reading
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 317 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kendrick School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
The Abbey School Reading
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
807 students
| Measure | Kendrick School Reading, South East | The Abbey School Reading Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 679 | #537 of 679 |
| National rank | #49 of 4,090 | #3372 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 939 | 807 |
| Pupils on roll | 939 | 807 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 84.0 | 27.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 8.29 | 1.19 |
| A level points per entry | 44.5 | 44.1 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ | www.theabbey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kendrick School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 22.3).
- •Kendrick School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 807.
- •Kendrick School is a academy school while The Abbey School Reading 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 Kendrick School better than The Abbey School Reading?
On the Success Index (England), Kendrick School ranks higher (97.3 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 Kendrick School and The Abbey School Reading?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kendrick School: 939. The Abbey School Reading: 807. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kendrick School and The Abbey School Reading rank in South East?
Kendrick School is 16th of 679 and The Abbey School Reading is 537th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).