Little Heath School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 587 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Heath School
Reading · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,682 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Little Heath School Reading, South East | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #271 of 679 | #673 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1451 of 4,090 | #3635 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,682 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,682 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.3 | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.littleheath.org.uk | www.stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 60.6).
- •Little Heath School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 279.
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 Little Heath School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 60.6 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 Little Heath School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Heath School: 1,682. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Heath School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Little Heath School is 271st of 679 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 673rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).