Purley CofE Primary School vs St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 27 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
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
85 students
| Measure | Purley CofE Primary School Reading, South East | St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1890 of 2,471 | #177 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11330 of 15,697 | #809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 85 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.purleyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stthomasinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 34.5).
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 St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill ranks higher (90.0 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 Purley CofE Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Reading and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purley CofE Primary School: 85. St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purley CofE Primary School and St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill rank in South East?
Purley CofE Primary School is 1890th of 2,471 and St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is 177th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).