Waingels vs Willow Bank Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waingels
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students
Willow Bank Junior School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
| Measure | Waingels Reading, South East | Willow Bank Junior School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #197 of 679 | #644 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #899 of 4,090 | #3502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,382 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,382 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/ | www.willowbankjunior.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.7 vs 72.2).
- •Waingels is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 235.
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 Waingels better than Willow Bank Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Waingels and Willow Bank Junior School?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Waingels: 1,382. Willow Bank Junior School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Waingels and Willow Bank Junior School rank in South East?
Waingels is 197th of 679 and Willow Bank Junior School is 644th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).