The FitzWimarc School vs The Sweyne Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The FitzWimarc School
Rayleigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,770 students
The Sweyne Park School
Rayleigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,429 students
| Measure | The FitzWimarc School Rayleigh, East of England | The Sweyne Park School Rayleigh, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #189 of 460 | #231 of 460 |
| National rank | #1528 of 4,090 | #1900 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,770 | 1,429 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,770 | 1,429 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.2% | 46.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 70% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | 31.7 |
| town | Rayleigh | Rayleigh |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.fitzwimarc.com | sweynepark.com/ |
The verdict
- •The FitzWimarc School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 51.6).
- •The FitzWimarc School is the larger school with 1,770 students compared with 1,429.
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 The FitzWimarc School better than The Sweyne Park School?
On the Success Index (England), The FitzWimarc School ranks higher (59.3 vs 51.6 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 The FitzWimarc School and The Sweyne Park School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rayleigh and Rayleigh in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The FitzWimarc School: 1,770. The Sweyne Park School: 1,429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The FitzWimarc School and The Sweyne Park School rank in East of England?
The FitzWimarc School is 189th of 460 and The Sweyne Park School is 231st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).