Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School vs Silchester Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
Silchester Church of England Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School Reading, South East | Silchester Church of England Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1432 of 2,471 | #889 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8288 of 15,697 | #4954 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 235 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.mortimerschools.org/ | www.silchestercofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Silchester Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 48.7).
- •Silchester Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Silchester Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 156.
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 Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School better than Silchester Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Silchester Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 48.7 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 Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School and Silchester Church of England Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School: 235. Silchester Church of England Primary School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School and Silchester Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School is 1432nd of 2,471 and Silchester Church of England Primary School is 889th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).