Sonning Church of England Primary School vs The Bulmershe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
The Bulmershe School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,530 students
| Measure | Sonning Church of England Primary School Reading, South East | The Bulmershe School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 2,471 | #183 of 679 |
| National rank | #139 of 15,697 | #779 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 210 | 1,530 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 1,530 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.2 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.thebulmersheschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Sonning Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 75.3).
- •The Bulmershe School is the larger school with 1,530 students compared with 210.
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 Sonning Church of England Primary School better than The Bulmershe School?
On the Success Index (England), Sonning Church of England Primary School ranks higher (97.4 vs 75.3 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 Sonning Church of England Primary School and The Bulmershe School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sonning Church of England Primary School: 210. The Bulmershe School: 1,530. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sonning Church of England Primary School and The Bulmershe School rank in South East?
Sonning Church of England Primary School is 38th of 2,471 and The Bulmershe School is 183rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).