Polehampton Church of England Junior School vs Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polehampton Church of England Junior School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
232 students
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
| Measure | Polehampton Church of England Junior School Reading, South East | Waltham St Lawrence Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #850 of 2,471 | #538 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4711 of 15,697 | #2919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 232 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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.polehampton.org.uk/ | www.wslprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 65.8).
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 71%).
- •Polehampton Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 148.
- •Polehampton Church of England Junior School is a academy school while Waltham St Lawrence 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 Polehampton Church of England Junior School better than Waltham St Lawrence Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waltham St Lawrence Primary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 65.8 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 Junior School and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polehampton Church of England Junior School: 232. Waltham St Lawrence Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polehampton Church of England Junior School and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School rank in South East?
Polehampton Church of England Junior School is 850th of 2,471 and Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is 538th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).