Melton Vale Sixth Form College vs Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
Melton Mowbray · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
533 students
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
351 students
| Measure | Melton Vale Sixth Form College Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1248 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #13129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 533 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | 32.9 | – |
| town | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mv16.org.uk | www.swallowdale.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •Melton Vale Sixth Form College is the larger school with 533 students compared with 351.
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 Melton Vale Sixth Form College better than Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melton Vale Sixth Form College and Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melton Vale Sixth Form College: 533. Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melton Vale Sixth Form College and Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre rank in East Midlands?
Melton Vale Sixth Form College is unranked and Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre is 1248th of 1,516 among sixth form schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).