Pangbourne College vs Pinewood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pangbourne College
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
393 students
Pinewood School
Swindon · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
392 students
| Measure | Pangbourne College Reading, South East | Pinewood School Swindon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #532 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3330 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 393 | 392 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 392 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | Reading | Swindon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pangbourne.com/ | – |
The verdict
- •Pangbourne College is the larger school with 393 students compared with 392.
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 Pangbourne College better than Pinewood 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 Pangbourne College and Pinewood School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Reading and Swindon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pangbourne College: 393. Pinewood School: 392. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pangbourne College and Pinewood School rank in South East?
Pangbourne College is 532nd of 679 and Pinewood School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).