Rivermead Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rivermead Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
Wokingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
| Measure | Rivermead Primary School Reading, South East | St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #758 of 2,471 | #686 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4121 of 15,697 | #3728 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 429 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rivermead.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.st-nicholas.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 68.8).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Rivermead Primary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 138.
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 Rivermead Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.8 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 Rivermead Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Reading and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rivermead Primary School: 429. St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rivermead Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst rank in South East?
Rivermead Primary School is 758th of 2,471 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst is 686th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).