Meadow Park Academy vs Moorlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 508 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Park Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
285 students
Moorlands Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
| Measure | Meadow Park Academy Reading, South East | Moorlands Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2372 of 2,471 | #1005 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14734 of 15,697 | #5616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 285 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk | www.moorlandsps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Moorlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 14.7).
- •Moorlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 47%).
- •Moorlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Moorlands Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 285.
- •Meadow Park Academy is a academy school while Moorlands 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Meadow Park Academy better than Moorlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moorlands Primary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 14.7 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 Meadow Park Academy and Moorlands Primary School?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadow Park Academy: 285. Moorlands Primary School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadow Park Academy and Moorlands Primary School rank in South East?
Meadow Park Academy is 2372nd of 2,471 and Moorlands Primary School is 1005th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).