Leighton Park School vs Reading Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighton Park School
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
581 students
Reading Girls' School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
905 students
| Measure | Leighton Park School Reading, South East | Reading Girls' School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #597 of 679 | #217 of 679 |
| National rank | #3657 of 4,090 | #1065 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 581 | 905 |
| Pupils on roll | 581 | 905 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.0 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 75.4% |
| EBacc average points | 1.47 | 4.62 |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leightonpark.com | www.readinggirlsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Reading Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 18.4).
- •Reading Girls' School is the larger school with 905 students compared with 581.
- •Leighton Park School is a independent school while Reading Girls' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Leighton Park School is co-educational and Reading Girls' School is girls.
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 Leighton Park School better than Reading Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Reading Girls' School ranks higher (68.9 vs 18.4 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 Leighton Park School and Reading Girls' School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighton Park School: 581. Reading Girls' School: 905. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighton Park School and Reading Girls' School rank in South East?
Leighton Park School is 597th of 679 and Reading Girls' School is 217th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).