Willow Bank Infant School vs Woodley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 978 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Willow Bank Infant School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
152 students
Woodley CofE Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
291 students
| Measure | Willow Bank Infant School Reading, South East | Woodley CofE Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 2,471 | #1082 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #168 of 15,697 | #6088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 152 | 291 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 291 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.willowbankinfant.com | www.woodleyceprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willow Bank Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.0 vs 58.9).
- •Woodley CofE Primary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 152.
- •Willow Bank Infant School 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 Willow Bank Infant School better than Woodley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Bank Infant School ranks higher (97.0 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 Willow Bank Infant School and Woodley CofE Primary School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Willow Bank Infant School: 152. Woodley CofE Primary School: 291. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Willow Bank Infant School and Woodley CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Willow Bank Infant School is 45th of 2,471 and Woodley CofE Primary School is 1082nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).