Bishops Waltham Infant School vs Swanmore College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Waltham Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
199 students
Swanmore College
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,338 students
| Measure | Bishops Waltham Infant School Southampton, South East | Swanmore College Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #767 of 2,471 | #219 of 679 |
| National rank | #4220 of 15,697 | #1067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 1,338 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 1,338 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bwis.org.uk | swanmore-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (68.2 vs 68.9).
- •Swanmore College is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 199.
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 Bishops Waltham Infant School better than Swanmore College?
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 Bishops Waltham Infant School and Swanmore College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Waltham Infant School: 199. Swanmore College: 1,338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Waltham Infant School and Swanmore College rank in South East?
Bishops Waltham Infant School is 767th of 2,471 and Swanmore College is 219th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).