New Town Primary School vs Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Town Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
21 students
| Measure | New Town Primary School Reading, South East | Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1365 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7847 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–17 |
| Students | 410 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.newtown.reading.sch.uk | www.redballoonlearner.org |
The verdict
- •New Town Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 21.
- •New Town Primary School is a academy school while Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a independent 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 New Town Primary School better than Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Town Primary School and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Town Primary School: 410. Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Town Primary School and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading rank in South East?
New Town Primary School is 1365th of 2,471 and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).