The Hawthorns Primary School vs Walter Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Hawthorns Primary School
Wokingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
Walter Infant School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
221 students
| Measure | The Hawthorns Primary School Wokingham, South East | Walter Infant School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #19 of 2,471 | #303 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #61 of 15,697 | #1493 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 423 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 2.6% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wokingham | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawthorns.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.walter.wokingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hawthorns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 84.6).
- •The Hawthorns Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 221.
- •The Hawthorns Primary School is a academy school while Walter Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Hawthorns Primary School better than Walter Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hawthorns Primary School ranks higher (98.7 vs 84.6 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 The Hawthorns Primary School and Walter Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Hawthorns Primary School: 423. Walter Infant School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Hawthorns Primary School and Walter Infant School rank in South East?
The Hawthorns Primary School is 19th of 2,471 and Walter Infant School is 303rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).