New Town Primary School vs St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 37 km 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
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Sunbury on Thames · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | New Town Primary School Reading, South East | St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Sunbury on Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1365 of 2,471 | #328 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7847 of 15,697 | #1648 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 22% |
| 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 | Sunbury on Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.newtown.reading.sch.uk | www.st-ignatius.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 50.6).
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •St Ignatius Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 10%).
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 St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ignatius Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 50.6 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 Town Primary School and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Reading and Sunbury on Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Town Primary School: 410. St Ignatius Catholic Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Town Primary School and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
New Town Primary School is 1365th of 2,471 and St Ignatius Catholic Primary School is 328th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).