Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy vs Merebrook Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
129 students
Merebrook Infant School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
129 students
| Measure | Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy Reading, South East | Merebrook Infant School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1853 of 2,471 | #1403 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11063 of 15,697 | #8137 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 129 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.knowlhillschool.co.uk | www.merebrookschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Merebrook Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 35.9).
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 Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy better than Merebrook Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Merebrook Infant School ranks higher (49.4 vs 35.9 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 Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy and Merebrook Infant School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Reading and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy: 129. Merebrook Infant School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy and Merebrook Infant School rank in South East?
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy is 1853rd of 2,471 and Merebrook Infant School is 1403rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).