Swindon academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 73 schools in Swindon, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 197Colebrook Infant AcademySwindon · Academy Primary– · 130 students
- 290The Croft Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 389Abbey Farm Educate Together PrimarySwindon · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 486Tregoze Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 583Moredon Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
- 683Wanborough Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 782Badbury Park Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary– · 397 students
- 882Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 980Eastrop Infant SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary– · 135 students
- 1080William Morris Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary– · 462 students
- 1180The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form CollegeSwindon · Academy Secondary53.5 Attainment 8 · 1,616 students
- 1280Wroughton Infant SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary– · 191 students
- 1379Lethbridge Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 472 students
- 1477Royal Wootton Bassett AcademySwindon · Academy Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,714 students
- 1577Abbey Meads Community Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 1676Grange Infants' SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary– · 174 students
- 1776St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 1871Shaw Ridge Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 1971Gorse Hill Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 2070Haydonleigh Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 540 students
- 2170Robert Le Kyng Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 2269Lift HazelwoodSwindon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 2369Drove Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 706 students
- 2468Southfield Junior SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 2567Oakhurst Community Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
- 2667Nova Hreod AcademySwindon · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,044 students
- 2765Bradon Forest SchoolSwindon · Academy Secondary48.1 Attainment 8 · 987 students
- 2865Abbey Park SchoolSwindon · Academy Secondary46.2 Attainment 8 · 1,193 students
- 2965Brook Field Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 3063Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
- 3162Rodbourne Cheney Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 249 students
- 3261Highworth Warneford SchoolSwindon · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 636 students
- 3360The Deanery CofE AcademySwindon · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 670 students
- 3458Ferndale Primary School & NurserySwindon · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 3556Greenmeadow Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 3656Kingfisher CE AcademySwindon · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 3755Catherine Wayte Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 339 students
- 3855Great Western AcademySwindon · Academy Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 1,039 students
- 3954Lydiard Park AcademySwindon · Academy Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,302 students
- 4053Even Swindon Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary– · 663 students
- 4153The Commonweal SchoolSwindon · Academy Secondary46.3 Attainment 8 · 1,442 students
- 4251St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, SwindonSwindon · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 4351Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 312 students
- 4450Noremarsh Junior SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 4550Grange Junior SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 4648The Dorcan AcademySwindon · Academy Secondary44.3 Attainment 8 · 881 students
- 4748Haydon Wick Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
- 4846Wroughton Junior SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 304 students
- 4946Liden AcademySwindon · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 5046Millbrook Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 5145Mountford Manor Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 5242Orchid Vale Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
- 5342South Marston Church of England Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 101 students
- 5441Ridgeway Farm CofE AcademySwindon · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 5540Covingham Park Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 361 students
- 5639Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 371 students
- 5739Bridlewood Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 5839St Leonard's Church of England Primary AcademySwindon · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
- 5938Swindon AcademySwindon · Academy All-through50.2 Attainment 8 · 1,820 students
- 6037Kingsdown SchoolSwindon · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 1,108 students
- 6137Red Oaks Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 6236Westlea Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 289 students
- 6335Tadpole Farm CofE Primary AcademySwindon · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 6434King William Street Church of England Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 6534St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSwindon · Academy Secondary38.0 Attainment 8 · 1,425 students
- 6634Ruskin Junior SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 333 students
- 6729Peatmoor Community Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 192 students
- 6825Goddard Park Community Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 518 students
- 6923Nythe Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 164 students
- 7023Lawn Manor AcademySwindon · Academy Secondary37.5 Attainment 8 · 969 students
- 7119UTC SwindonSwindon · Academy Secondary32.4 Attainment 8 · 182 students
- 7215Oaktree Nursery and Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 372 students
- 7312Seven Fields Primary SchoolSwindon · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colebrook Infant Academy Swindon · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 97.2 Top 5% | – | 130 |
| 2 | The Croft Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.4 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 3 | Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 184 |
| 4 | Tregoze Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 5 | Moredon Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.3 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 6 | Wanborough Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 7 | Badbury Park Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 82.4 Top 25% | – | 397 |
| 8 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 9 | Eastrop Infant School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 80.4 Top 25% | – | 135 |
| 10 | William Morris Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 80.1 Top 25% | – | 462 |
| 11 | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 79.6 Top 25% | 53.5 Attainment 8 | 1,616 |
| 12 | Wroughton Infant School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 79.5 Top 25% | – | 191 |
| 13 | Lethbridge Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.7 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 472 |
| 14 | Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 76.7 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,714 |
| 15 | Abbey Meads Community Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 76.5 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 16 | Grange Infants' School Swindon · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 76.4 Top 25% | – | 174 |
| 17 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 76.4 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 18 | Shaw Ridge Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 19 | Gorse Hill Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 20 | Haydonleigh Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 69.8 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 540 |
| 21 | Robert Le Kyng Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 69.5 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 22 | Lift Hazelwood Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 23 | Drove Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 68.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 706 |
| 24 | Southfield Junior School Swindon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 68.4 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 25 | Oakhurst Community Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.4 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 397 |
| 26 | Nova Hreod Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 66.9 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,044 |
| 27 | Bradon Forest School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 65.0 Top 50% | 48.1 Attainment 8 | 987 |
| 28 | Abbey Park School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.9 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 29 | Brook Field Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 30 | Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 31 | Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 61.6 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 249 |
| 32 | Highworth Warneford School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 636 |
| 33 | The Deanery CofE Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.7 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 670 |
| 34 | Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 35 | Greenmeadow Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 36 | Kingfisher CE Academy Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.3 Top 50% | – | 148 |
| 37 | Catherine Wayte Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 339 |
| 38 | Great Western Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.8 Top 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,039 |
| 39 | Lydiard Park Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.5 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,302 |
| 40 | Even Swindon Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | – | 663 |
| 41 | The Commonweal School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 52.7 Top 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 1,442 |
| 42 | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 43 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 312 |
| 44 | Noremarsh Junior School Swindon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 50.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 45 | Grange Junior School Swindon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 49.6 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 46 | The Dorcan Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.7 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 881 |
| 47 | Haydon Wick Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 261 |
| 48 | Wroughton Junior School Swindon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 304 |
| 49 | Liden Academy Swindon · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 46.0 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 50 | Millbrook Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.8 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 51 | Mountford Manor Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.3 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 52 | Orchid Vale Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 53 | South Marston Church of England Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 101 |
| 54 | Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 55 | Covingham Park Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 40.0 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 361 |
| 56 | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 371 |
| 57 | Bridlewood Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 58 | St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 59 | Swindon Academy Swindon · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Academy | 38.2 Lower 50% | 50.2 Attainment 8 | 1,820 |
| 60 | Kingsdown School Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,108 |
| 61 | Red Oaks Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 62 | Westlea Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 289 |
| 63 | Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.1 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 64 | King William Street Church of England Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 65 | St Joseph's Catholic College Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.6 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 1,425 |
| 66 | Ruskin Junior School Swindon · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 33.5 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 333 |
| 67 | Peatmoor Community Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 192 |
| 68 | Goddard Park Community Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.2 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 518 |
| 69 | Nythe Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 23.3 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
| 70 | Lawn Manor Academy Swindon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.6 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 969 |
| 71 | UTC Swindon Swindon · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 18.8 Lower 50% | 32.4 Attainment 8 | 182 |
| 72 | Oaktree Nursery and Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.8 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 372 |
| 73 | Seven Fields Primary School Swindon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.6 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
Colebrook Infant Academy in Swindon leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Swindon with a Success Index (England) of 97.2. Of the 73 schools shown, 73 are academy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Swindon?
Colebrook Infant Academy in Swindon, South West ranks first among academies & free schools in Swindon with a Success Index (England) of 97.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 130).
How are academies & free schools in Swindon ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.