Nettlebed Community School vs Sonning Common Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettlebed Community School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
165 students
Sonning Common Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
292 students
| Measure | Nettlebed Community School Henley-on-Thames, South East | Sonning Common Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 2,471 | #806 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #956 of 15,697 | #4483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 165 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 14% |
| 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 | Henley-on-Thames | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.nettlebed.oxon.sch.uk | sonningcommonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nettlebed Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 67.0).
- •Nettlebed Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 70%).
- •Sonning Common Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Sonning Common Primary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 165.
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 Nettlebed Community School better than Sonning Common Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nettlebed Community School ranks higher (88.7 vs 67.0 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 Nettlebed Community School and Sonning Common Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nettlebed Community School: 165. Sonning Common Primary School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nettlebed Community School and Sonning Common Primary School rank in South East?
Nettlebed Community School is 198th of 2,471 and Sonning Common Primary School is 806th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).