Springfield Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 309 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springfield Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Springfield Primary School Reading, South East | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #709 of 2,471 | #673 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3846 of 15,697 | #3635 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 330 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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.springfieldprimary.org | www.stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 70.4).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 69%).
- •Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •Springfield Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 279.
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 Springfield Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 70.4 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 Springfield Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 309 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springfield Primary School: 330. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springfield Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Springfield Primary School is 709th of 2,471 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 673rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).