Pangbourne College vs Whitchurch Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 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
Whitchurch Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Pangbourne College Reading, South East | Whitchurch Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #532 of 679 | #625 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3330 of 4,090 | #3402 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 393 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 136 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pangbourne.com/ | www.whitchurchprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitchurch Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 22.9).
- •Pangbourne College is the larger school with 393 students compared with 136.
- •Pangbourne College is a independent school while Whitchurch Primary School is a local authority 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 Pangbourne College better than Whitchurch Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitchurch Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 22.9 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 Pangbourne College and Whitchurch Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pangbourne College: 393. Whitchurch Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pangbourne College and Whitchurch Primary School rank in South East?
Pangbourne College is 532nd of 679 and Whitchurch Primary School is 625th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).