New Town Primary School vs The Deenway Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
The Deenway Montessori School
Reading · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
59 students
| Measure | New Town Primary School Reading, South East | The Deenway Montessori School 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 | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 410 | 59 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 59 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 53.6% |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •New Town Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 59.
- •New Town Primary School is a academy school while The Deenway Montessori School 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 The Deenway Montessori School?
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 The Deenway Montessori School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Town Primary School: 410. The Deenway Montessori School: 59. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Town Primary School and The Deenway Montessori School rank in South East?
New Town Primary School is 1365th of 2,471 and The Deenway Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).