Pangbourne Primary School vs Purley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pangbourne Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
Purley CofE Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
85 students
| Measure | Pangbourne Primary School Reading, South East | Purley CofE Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1436 of 2,471 | #1890 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8307 of 15,697 | #11330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 107 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 45.3% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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 | pangbourne.w-berks.sch.uk | www.purleyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pangbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 34.5).
- •Purley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •Pangbourne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Pangbourne Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 85.
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 Primary School better than Purley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pangbourne Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 34.5 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 Primary School and Purley CofE Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pangbourne Primary School: 107. Purley CofE Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pangbourne Primary School and Purley CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Pangbourne Primary School is 1436th of 2,471 and Purley CofE Primary School is 1890th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).