Moorlands Primary School vs Ranikhet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 821 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorlands Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
Ranikhet Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Moorlands Primary School Reading, South East | Ranikhet Academy Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1005 of 2,471 | #2092 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5616 of 15,697 | #12759 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 286 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 51.1% |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.moorlandsps.org.uk | www.ranikhetacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Moorlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 27.3).
- •Moorlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 50%).
- •Moorlands Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 205.
- •Moorlands Primary School is a local authority school while Ranikhet Academy is a academy 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 Moorlands Primary School better than Ranikhet Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moorlands Primary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 27.3 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 Moorlands Primary School and Ranikhet Academy?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorlands Primary School: 286. Ranikhet Academy: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorlands Primary School and Ranikhet Academy rank in South East?
Moorlands Primary School is 1005th of 2,471 and Ranikhet Academy is 2092nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).