Waingels vs Woodley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waingels
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students
Woodley CofE Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
291 students
| Measure | Waingels Reading, South East | Woodley CofE Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 679 | #1082 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #899 of 4,090 | #6088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,382 | 291 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,382 | 291 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.woodleyceprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waingels scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 58.9).
- •Waingels is the larger school with 1,382 students compared with 291.
- •Waingels is a academy school while Woodley CofE Primary 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 Waingels better than Woodley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waingels ranks higher (72.7 vs 58.9 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 Waingels and Woodley CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Waingels: 1,382. Woodley CofE Primary School: 291. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Waingels and Woodley CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Waingels is 197th of 679 and Woodley CofE Primary School is 1082nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).