Purley CofE Primary School vs Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purley CofE Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
85 students
Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School
Faringdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
| Measure | Purley CofE Primary School Reading, South East | Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School Faringdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1890 of 2,471 | #1974 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11330 of 15,697 | #11942 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 85 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 1.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Faringdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.purleyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.shellingford.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Purley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 31.5).
- •Purley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 47%).
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 Purley CofE Primary School better than Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School?
On the Success Index (England), Purley CofE Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 31.5 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 Purley CofE Primary School and Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Reading and Faringdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purley CofE Primary School: 85. Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purley CofE Primary School and Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School rank in South East?
Purley CofE Primary School is 1890th of 2,471 and Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School is 1974th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).