Robert Piggott CofE Infant School vs Shiplake College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Piggott CofE Infant School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
Shiplake College
Henley-on-Thames · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
575 students
| Measure | Robert Piggott CofE Infant School Reading, South East | Shiplake College Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #608 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3718 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | – | 575 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 575 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 31.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Reading | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.robertpiggott.wokingham.sch.uk | www.shiplake.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Robert Piggott CofE Infant School is a academy school while Shiplake College is a independent 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 Robert Piggott CofE Infant School better than Shiplake College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Robert Piggott CofE Infant School and Shiplake College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
How do Robert Piggott CofE Infant School and Shiplake College rank in South East?
Robert Piggott CofE Infant School is unranked and Shiplake College is 608th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).