St Edmund's Catholic Primary School vs Thomas Reade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 408 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
Thomas Reade Primary School
Abingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Abingdon, South East | Thomas Reade Primary School Abingdon, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1816 of 2,471 | #1278 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10843 of 15,697 | #7277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75.8% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-edmunds-rc.oxon.sch.uk | www.thomasreadeschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Reade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 36.9).
- •Thomas Reade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •St Edmund's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Thomas Reade Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 182.
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 St Edmund's Catholic Primary School better than Thomas Reade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Reade Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 36.9 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 St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Reade Primary School?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 182. Thomas Reade Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Reade Primary School rank in South East?
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 1816th of 2,471 and Thomas Reade Primary School is 1278th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).