Holme Grange School vs St Swithuns
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme Grange School
Wokingham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
665 students
St Swithuns
Winchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
667 students
| Measure | Holme Grange School Wokingham, South East | St Swithuns Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #653 of 679 | #359 of 679 |
| National rank | #3929 of 4,090 | #2114 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 665 | 667 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 667 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.1 |
| town | Wokingham | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holmegrange.org | www.stswithuns.com |
The verdict
- •St Swithuns scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 11.1).
- •St Swithuns is the larger school with 667 students compared with 665.
- •Holme Grange School is co-educational and St Swithuns is girls.
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 Holme Grange School better than St Swithuns?
On the Success Index (England), St Swithuns ranks higher (47.0 vs 11.1 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 Holme Grange School and St Swithuns?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Wokingham and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme Grange School: 665. St Swithuns: 667. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme Grange School and St Swithuns rank in South East?
Holme Grange School is 653rd of 679 and St Swithuns is 359th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).