Kendrick School vs The Deenway Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 152 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 Deenway Montessori School
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
59 students
| Measure | Kendrick School Reading, South East | The Deenway Montessori School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #16 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #49 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 939 | 59 |
| Pupils on roll | 939 | 59 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 53.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Kendrick School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 59.
- •Kendrick School is a academy school while The Deenway Montessori School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Kendrick School is girls and The Deenway Montessori School is co-educational.
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 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 Kendrick School and The Deenway Montessori School?
About 152 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kendrick School: 939. The Deenway Montessori School: 59. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kendrick School and The Deenway Montessori School rank in South East?
Kendrick School is 16th of 679 and The Deenway Montessori School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).