Maiden Erlegh School in Reading vs Peacehaven Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 98 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
889 students
Peacehaven Community School
Peacehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
890 students
| Measure | Maiden Erlegh School in Reading Reading, South East | Peacehaven Community School Peacehaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 679 | #415 of 679 |
| National rank | #1824 of 4,090 | #2599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 889 | 890 |
| Pupils on roll | 889 | 890 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.7% | 32.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.4% | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Reading | Peacehaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk/ | www.phcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maiden Erlegh School in Reading scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 37.1).
- •Peacehaven Community School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 889.
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 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading better than Peacehaven Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Erlegh School in Reading ranks higher (53.0 vs 37.1 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 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading and Peacehaven Community School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Reading and Peacehaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading: 889. Peacehaven Community School: 890. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maiden Erlegh School in Reading and Peacehaven Community School rank in South East?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is 326th of 679 and Peacehaven Community School is 415th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).