Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Boston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
240 students
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School
Spalding · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
259 students
| Measure | Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School Boston, East Midlands | The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1149 of 1,516 | #1139 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12342 of 15,697 | #12255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 240 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Boston | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.swineshead.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.cowley.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.4 vs 29.8).
- •The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 240.
- •Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is a local authority 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 Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School?
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 Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School and The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Boston and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 240. The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School and The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1149th of 1,516 and The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is 1139th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).