Langtree School vs The Oratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langtree School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
626 students
The Oratory School
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
287 students
| Measure | Langtree School Reading, South East | The Oratory School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 679 | #624 of 679 |
| National rank | #247 of 4,090 | #3775 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 626 | 287 |
| Pupils on roll | 626 | 287 |
| Free school meals | 11% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.0 | 29.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.7% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.2% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.22 | 2.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.langtreeschool.com | www.oratory.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Langtree School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 15.9).
- •Langtree School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 287.
- •Langtree School is a academy school while The Oratory 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 Langtree School better than The Oratory School?
On the Success Index (England), Langtree School ranks higher (90.5 vs 15.9 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 Langtree School and The Oratory School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langtree School: 626. The Oratory School: 287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langtree School and The Oratory School rank in South East?
Langtree School is 71st of 679 and The Oratory School is 624th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).