Eureka Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eureka Primary School
Swadlincote · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
144 students
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Eureka Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | St Edward's Catholic Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1221 of 1,516 | #1190 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12940 of 15,697 | #12623 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 144 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Swadlincote | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.eurekaprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stedwardsswadlincote.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 26.3).
- •St Edward's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 43%).
- •Eureka Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •St Edward's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 248 students compared with 144.
- •Eureka Primary School is a local authority school while St Edward's Catholic 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 Eureka Primary School better than St Edward's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Catholic Academy ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.3 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 Eureka Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eureka Primary School: 144. St Edward's Catholic Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eureka Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Eureka Primary School is 1221st of 1,516 and St Edward's Catholic Academy is 1190th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).