Ruislip High School vs St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruislip High School
Ruislip · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,311 students
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Ruislip High School Ruislip, London | St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Ruislip, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #154 of 640 | #418 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #714 of 4,090 | #2459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,311 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,311 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | – |
| town | Ruislip | Ruislip |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ruisliphigh.com | www.st-swithunwells.hillingdon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (77.2 vs 78.1).
- •Ruislip High School is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 231.
- •Ruislip High 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 Ruislip High School better than St Swithun Wells Catholic 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 Ruislip High School and St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ruislip and Ruislip in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruislip High School: 1,311. St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruislip High School and St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Ruislip High School is 154th 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).