Measham Church of England Primary School vs St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 207 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Measham Church of England Primary School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Measham Church of England Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 1,516 | #552 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9234 of 15,697 | #7004 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 10% |
| 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.meashamprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-charles.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 44.2).
- •St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 54%).
- •Measham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Measham Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 136.
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 Measham Church of England Primary School better than St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy ranks higher (54.5 vs 44.2 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 Measham Church of England Primary School and St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
About 207 m in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Measham Church of England Primary School: 176. St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Measham Church of England Primary School and St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Measham Church of England Primary School is 768th of 1,516 and St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is 552nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).