New Swannington Primary School vs The Sibsey Free Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 99 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Swannington Primary School
Coalville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
172 students
The Sibsey Free Primary School
Boston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | New Swannington Primary School Coalville, East Midlands | The Sibsey Free Primary School Boston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1080 of 1,516 | #196 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11741 of 15,697 | #2846 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 172 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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 | Coalville | Boston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newswanningtonprimary.org.uk/ | www.sibseyprimaryschool.squarespace.com |
The verdict
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 32.5).
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 46%).
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •The Sibsey Free Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 172.
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 New Swannington Primary School better than The Sibsey Free Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sibsey Free Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 32.5 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 New Swannington Primary School and The Sibsey Free Primary School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Coalville and Boston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Swannington Primary School: 172. The Sibsey Free Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Swannington Primary School and The Sibsey Free Primary School rank in East Midlands?
New Swannington Primary School is 1080th of 1,516 and The Sibsey Free Primary School is 196th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).