The Willink School vs Theale Green School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Willink School
Reading · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,205 students
Theale Green School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
803 students
| Measure | The Willink School Reading, South East | Theale Green School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 679 | #442 of 679 |
| National rank | #696 of 4,090 | #2766 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,205 | 803 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,205 | 803 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 121.1% | 57.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | 30.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.4% | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.02 | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | 32.1 |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.willinkschool.org.uk | www.thealegreen.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Willink School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 33.6).
- •The Willink School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 803.
- •The Willink School is a local authority school while Theale Green 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 Willink School better than Theale Green School?
On the Success Index (England), The Willink School ranks higher (77.7 vs 33.6 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 Willink School and Theale Green School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Willink School: 1,205. Theale Green School: 803. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Willink School and Theale Green School rank in South East?
The Willink School is 170th of 679 and Theale Green School is 442nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).