New Christ Church Church of England Primary School vs The Palmer Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 434 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
The Palmer Primary Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Reading, South East | The Palmer Primary Academy Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1686 of 2,471 | #1366 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10028 of 15,697 | #7854 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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.newchristchurch.reading.sch.uk/ | www.thepalmeracademy.com |
The verdict
- •The Palmer Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 40.6).
- •The Palmer Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 54%).
- •The Palmer Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •The Palmer Primary Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 185.
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 New Christ Church Church of England Primary School better than The Palmer Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Palmer Primary Academy ranks higher (50.6 vs 40.6 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 New Christ Church Church of England Primary School and The Palmer Primary Academy?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School: 185. The Palmer Primary Academy: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Christ Church Church of England Primary School and The Palmer Primary Academy rank in South East?
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School is 1686th of 2,471 and The Palmer Primary Academy is 1366th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).