Purley CofE Primary School vs Westwood Farm Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Westwood Farm Junior School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
| Measure | Purley CofE Primary School Reading, South East | Westwood Farm Junior School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1890 of 2,471 | #1309 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11330 of 15,697 | #7462 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 85 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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.purleyprimaryschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Farm Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 34.5).
- •Purley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 58%).
- •Westwood Farm Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Westwood Farm Junior School is the larger school with 235 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 Purley CofE Primary School better than Westwood Farm Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Westwood Farm Junior School ranks higher (52.5 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 Westwood Farm Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purley CofE Primary School: 85. Westwood Farm Junior School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purley CofE Primary School and Westwood Farm Junior School rank in South East?
Purley CofE Primary School is 1890th of 2,471 and Westwood Farm Junior School is 1309th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).