New Town Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 341 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | New Town Primary School Reading, South East | St John's Church of England Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1365 of 2,471 | #1886 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7847 of 15,697 | #11314 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Town Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 34.6).
- •New Town Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 58%).
- •New Town Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 410.
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 John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Town Primary School ranks higher (50.6 vs 34.6 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 John's Church of England Primary School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Town Primary School: 410. St John's Church of England Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Town Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
New Town Primary School is 1365th of 2,471 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 1886th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).