Queen Anne's School vs River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Anne's School
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
327 students
River Academy
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
373 students
| Measure | Queen Anne's School Reading, South East | River Academy Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #495 of 679 | #424 of 679 |
| National rank | #3122 of 4,090 | #2652 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 327 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 373 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 31.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.5 | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.qas.org.uk | www.river-academy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 26.6).
- •River Academy is the larger school with 373 students compared with 327.
- •Queen Anne's School is a independent school while River Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Queen Anne's School is girls and River Academy is co-educational.
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 Queen Anne's School better than River Academy?
On the Success Index (England), River Academy ranks higher (36.0 vs 26.6 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 Queen Anne's School and River Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Anne's School: 327. River Academy: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Anne's School and River Academy rank in South East?
Queen Anne's School is 495th of 679 and River Academy is 424th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).