Overseal Primary School vs St Oswald's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overseal Primary School
Swadlincote · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
204 students
| Measure | Overseal Primary School Swadlincote, East Midlands | St Oswald's CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #856 of 1,516 | #595 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9954 of 15,697 | #7517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Ashbourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.oversealprimary.co.uk/ | www.stoswaldsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 40.9).
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 47%).
- •Overseal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
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 Overseal Primary School better than St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 40.9 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 Overseal Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Ashbourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overseal Primary School: 204. St Oswald's CofE Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overseal Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Overseal Primary School is 856th of 1,516 and St Oswald's CofE Primary School is 595th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).