Shiplake Church of England School vs The Piggott School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shiplake Church of England School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
The Piggott School
Reading · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,945 students
| Measure | Shiplake Church of England School Henley-on-Thames, South East | The Piggott School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 2,471 | #166 of 679 |
| National rank | #224 of 15,697 | #683 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 154 | 1,945 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 1,945 |
| Free school meals | 3.2% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 125.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.8 |
| town | Henley-on-Thames | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shiplakeprimary.org.uk/ | www.piggottschool.org |
The verdict
- •Shiplake Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 78.1).
- •Shiplake Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 69%).
- •Shiplake Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 7%).
- •The Piggott School is the larger school with 1,945 students compared with 154.
- •Shiplake Church of England School is a local authority school while The Piggott School 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 Shiplake Church of England School better than The Piggott School?
On the Success Index (England), Shiplake Church of England School ranks higher (96.2 vs 78.1 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 Shiplake Church of England School and The Piggott School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shiplake Church of England School: 154. The Piggott School: 1,945. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shiplake Church of England School and The Piggott School rank in South East?
Shiplake Church of England School is 56th of 2,471 and The Piggott School is 166th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).