Maiden Erlegh School in Reading vs Redlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 550 m 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
Redlands Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Maiden Erlegh School in Reading Reading, South East | Redlands Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 679 | #1602 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1824 of 4,090 | #9377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 889 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 889 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk/ | www.redlandsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Maiden Erlegh School in Reading scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 43.6).
- •Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is the larger school with 889 students compared with 196.
- •Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is a academy school while Redlands Primary School is a local authority 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 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading better than Redlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maiden Erlegh School in Reading ranks higher (53.0 vs 43.6 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 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading and Redlands Primary School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading: 889. Redlands Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maiden Erlegh School in Reading and Redlands Primary School rank in South East?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is 326th of 679 and Redlands Primary School is 1602nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).