Queensmead School vs St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queensmead School
Ruislip · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,502 students
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Queensmead School Ruislip, London | St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Ruislip, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #133 of 640 | #418 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #613 of 4,090 | #2459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,502 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,502 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | – |
| town | Ruislip | Ruislip |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.queensmeadschool.org.uk | www.st-swithunwells.hillingdon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queensmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 78.1).
- •Queensmead School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 231.
- •Queensmead School is a academy school while St Swithun Wells Catholic 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 Queensmead School better than St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queensmead School ranks higher (80.1 vs 78.1 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 Queensmead School and St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Ruislip and Ruislip in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queensmead School: 1,502. St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queensmead School and St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Queensmead School is 133rd of 640 and St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is 418th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).