Catherine Infant School vs Swanwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
378 students
Swanwick Primary School
Alfreton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Catherine Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | Swanwick Primary School Alfreton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 1,516 | #730 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4657 of 15,697 | #8891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 378 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Leicester | Alfreton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.catherine-inf.leicester.sch.uk | www.swanwick.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Catherine Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 46.0).
- •Swanwick Primary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 378.
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 Catherine Infant School better than Swanwick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Catherine Infant School ranks higher (66.0 vs 46.0 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 Catherine Infant School and Swanwick Primary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Alfreton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catherine Infant School: 378. Swanwick Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catherine Infant School and Swanwick Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Catherine Infant School is 337th of 1,516 and Swanwick Primary School is 730th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).