Bassett Green Primary School vs Swaythling Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 315 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett Green Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
Swaythling Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Bassett Green Primary School Southampton, South East | Swaythling Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2099 of 2,471 | #1727 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12846 of 15,697 | #10344 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bassettgreen.net/ | www.swaythlingprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Swaythling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 26.8).
- •Swaythling Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •Swaythling Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Bassett Green Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 201.
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 Bassett Green Primary School better than Swaythling Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swaythling Primary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 26.8 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 Bassett Green Primary School and Swaythling Primary School?
About 315 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassett Green Primary School: 412. Swaythling Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassett Green Primary School and Swaythling Primary School rank in South East?
Bassett Green Primary School is 2099th of 2,471 and Swaythling Primary School is 1727th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).