Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School vs The Piggott School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
148 students
The Piggott School
Reading · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,945 students
| Measure | Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School Reading, South East | The Piggott School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 2,471 | #166 of 679 |
| National rank | #3 of 15,697 | #683 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 148 | 1,945 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 1,945 |
| Free school meals | 0.7% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.2% | 125.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.8 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.polehampton.org.uk/ | www.piggottschool.org |
The verdict
- •Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.8 vs 78.1).
- •The Piggott School is the larger school with 1,945 students compared with 148.
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 Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School better than The Piggott School?
On the Success Index (England), Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (99.8 vs 78.1 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 Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School and The Piggott School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School: 148. The Piggott School: 1,945. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School and The Piggott School rank in South East?
Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School is 1st of 2,471 and The Piggott School is 166th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).