The Ridgeway Primary School vs Whiteknights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 631 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Ridgeway Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
Whiteknights Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | The Ridgeway Primary School Reading, South East | Whiteknights Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1942 of 2,471 | #167 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11683 of 15,697 | #750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 362 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 34% |
| 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.theridgewayprimary.net/ | – |
The verdict
- •Whiteknights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 32.8).
- •Whiteknights Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 54%).
- •Whiteknights Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 8%).
- •Whiteknights Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 362.
- •The Ridgeway Primary School is a local authority school while Whiteknights Primary School is a academy 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 Ridgeway Primary School better than Whiteknights Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whiteknights Primary School ranks higher (90.5 vs 32.8 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 Ridgeway Primary School and Whiteknights Primary School?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Ridgeway Primary School: 362. Whiteknights Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ridgeway Primary School and Whiteknights Primary School rank in South East?
The Ridgeway Primary School is 1942nd of 2,471 and Whiteknights Primary School is 167th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).