Queen Anne's School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 349 m 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
165 students
| Measure | Queen Anne's School Reading, South East | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #495 of 679 | #1090 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3122 of 4,090 | #6140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 327 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 165 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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.st-annes.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 26.6).
- •Queen Anne's School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 165.
- •Queen Anne's School is a independent school while St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Queen Anne's School is girls and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.6 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 349 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Anne's School: 327. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Anne's School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Queen Anne's School is 495th of 679 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 1090th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).