Redlands Primary School vs UTC Reading
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 551 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redlands Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
UTC Reading
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
299 students
| Measure | Redlands Primary School Reading, South East | UTC Reading Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 2,471 | #403 of 679 |
| National rank | #9377 of 15,697 | #2458 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 196 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 49.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.2 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.redlandsschool.co.uk | www.utcreading.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Redlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 40.0).
- •UTC Reading is the larger school with 299 students compared with 196.
- •Redlands Primary School is a local authority school while UTC Reading is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Redlands Primary School better than UTC Reading?
On the Success Index (England), Redlands Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 40.0 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 Redlands Primary School and UTC Reading?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redlands Primary School: 196. UTC Reading: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redlands Primary School and UTC Reading rank in South East?
Redlands Primary School is 1602nd of 2,471 and UTC Reading is 403rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).