Craneswater Junior School vs St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 628 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craneswater Junior School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
508 students
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
351 students
| Measure | Craneswater Junior School Southsea, South East | St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Southsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2112 of 2,471 | #1379 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12923 of 15,697 | #7955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 508 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 508 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| 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 | Southsea | Southsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.craneswater.portsmouth.sch.uk/ | www.sscps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Swithun's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 26.4).
- •St Swithun's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •Craneswater Junior School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 351.
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 Craneswater Junior School better than St Swithun's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Swithun's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 26.4 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 Craneswater Junior School and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Southsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Craneswater Junior School: 508. St Swithun's Catholic Primary School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Craneswater Junior School and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Craneswater Junior School is 2112th of 2,471 and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School is 1379th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).