Sonning Church of England Primary School vs Willow Bank Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Willow Bank Infant School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
152 students
| Measure | Sonning Church of England Primary School Reading, South East | Willow Bank Infant School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #38 of 2,471 | #45 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #139 of 15,697 | #168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 210 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.willowbankinfant.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (97.4 vs 97.0).
- •Sonning Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 152.
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 Willow Bank Infant School?
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 Sonning Church of England Primary School and Willow Bank Infant School?
About 1.2 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. Willow Bank Infant School: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sonning Church of England Primary School and Willow Bank Infant School rank in South East?
Sonning Church of England Primary School is 38th of 2,471 and Willow Bank Infant School is 45th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).