St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst vs Waingels
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.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
Wokingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Waingels
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst Wokingham, South East | Waingels Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #686 of 2,471 | #197 of 679 |
| National rank | #3728 of 15,697 | #899 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 138 | 1,382 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 1,382 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.0 |
| town | Wokingham | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-nicholas.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waingels scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 71.0).
- •Waingels is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 138.
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 Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst better than Waingels?
On the Success Index (England), Waingels ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.0 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst and Waingels?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst: 138. Waingels: 1,382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst and Waingels rank in South East?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst is 686th of 2,471 and Waingels is 197th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).