Waltham St Lawrence Primary School vs White Waltham CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
White Waltham CofE Academy
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
| Measure | Waltham St Lawrence Primary School Reading, South East | White Waltham CofE Academy Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #538 of 2,471 | #564 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2919 of 15,697 | #3059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 148 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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 | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.wslprimary.org | www.whitewalthamschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (75.4 vs 74.7).
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 70%).
- •White Waltham CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •White Waltham CofE Academy is the larger school with 204 students compared with 148.
- •Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is a local authority school while White Waltham CofE Academy 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 Waltham St Lawrence Primary School better than White Waltham CofE Academy?
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 Waltham St Lawrence Primary School and White Waltham CofE Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School: 148. White Waltham CofE Academy: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Waltham St Lawrence Primary School and White Waltham CofE Academy rank in South East?
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is 538th of 2,471 and White Waltham CofE Academy is 564th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).